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B. Mattis Obituary

DOYLESTOWN - B. Robert Mattis passed away Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, in Doylestown surrounded by his family.

Robert is survived by his wife, Karen; son, Robert; daughters, Jackie and Leigh; grandsons, Earl IV, Jake and Nico; and sister, Elizabeth Scicchitano.

A graduate of Philadelphia College of Art, he wrote and illustrated a syndicated newspaper column called "Hints for the Home." He also illustrated articles for The Philadelphia Bulletin and was a commercial artist for John Wanamaker's and other department stores.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a U.S. Army veteran.

 

MATTIS - B. Robert Mattis, of Doylestown. There will be a private family memorial. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Knights of Columbus, Fr. Gallen C, #5494 c/o Fred Porter Financial Sec., 660 Clemens Road, Doylestown, 18901.


To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News Item on Jan. 3, 2018.

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