Albert Leroy Mattern

Albert Leroy Mattern, 88, of Cadiz, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Weirton Medical Center. He was born December 14, 1934 in Cherry Valley a son of the late Albert H. and Mary Jackovich Mattern. 

Al was a longtime member of the First Church of Christ where he retired as an Elder and the Boy Scouts where he was an Eagle and the Order of the Arrow. He was a retired salesman for Borden Office Equipment in Steubenville, Ohio. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was an avid gardener and loved to plant flowers around the house.

Al was preceded in death in addition to his parents; by his brother, John (Patricia) Mattern; 2 sisters, Ann (Alvin) Young and Helen (Ron) Barnhart; and a brother-in-law, Larry Ward.

Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Betty Blake Mattern of Cadiz; a son, Glenn (Tracy) Mattern of Hopedale; 3 grandchildren: Hannah, Jacob and Andrew Mattern; a sister, Laura Ward of Hopedale; and many nieces and nephews. 

Calling hours will be held on Monday, July 10, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again Tuesday, July 11, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 12:00 p.m. all at the First Church of Christ, 139 North Main Street, Cadiz with Paul Giffin officiating. Burial will take place at Holly Memorial Gardens at the convenience of the family. The family is being assisted by Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Cadiz, Ohio. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of Christ, 139 North Main Street, Cadiz, Ohio 43907.