Lee R. Mason
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Lee R. Mason, 81, of Houston, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018, in Donnell House, Washington, following an extended illness.
He was born July 31, 1936, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Abraham Michael and Anna Lee Ullom Mason.
Mr. Mason lived in the Canonsburg-Houston area his entire life and was a member of First United Presbyterian Church in Houston.
He served as a master sergeant with Pennsylvania National Guard and had been plant superintendent with Mineral Mills in McKees Rocks and plant superintendent at Abex Corp. of Houston. Mr. Mason was owner of Brownlee Wiping Cloth Co. in Washington for many years, until his retirement.
He enjoyed golf and was a member of The Golf Club of Washington, where he had served as a board member, and was an avid poker player and bowler.
On September 22, 1956, he married Joyce M. Pallette, who passed away March 20, 2006.
Left behind to cherish his memory are his two children, Mark (Rhonda) Mason of Washington and Marsha L. Mason of Canonsburg; three grandchildren Rachel Leigh (Robert) Burdette, Audrey Marie and Michael David Mason; his dear friend and companion Gloria Schmalz; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to his wife and parents, are son Michael Gene Mason; two sisters, Elizabeth Matyas and Stella Mondick; and two brothers, James Mason and John Albert Mason, who died as a child. Mr. Mason was the last of his immediate family.
Friends are welcome from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 6, with the Rev. Emily Miller, pastor of First United Presbyterian Church of Houston, officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Spring Cemetery, Canonsburg.
To view or extend condolences, visit www.salandrafunerals.com