Leland A. Mason, 86, of Davidsville, died July 26, 2013 at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Born May 8, 1927 in Belltown, the son of Wilbur and Ruth (Eastman) Mason. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Helen Hoyt; brother, George E. Mason; and brother-in-law, Glen Hoyt. Survived by wife of 65 years, the former Rozella Ogline, and son Richard A., married to the former Rebecca Bailey. Also survived by these grandchildren, Christopher and wife, Alicia Mason, and Dr. Tiffany Lee and husband Brandon Bonafe; and great-grandchildren, Allen James “AJ” Mason and Channing Bryson Bonafe. Also survived by sister-in-law Margaret Elaine Mason and many nieces and nephews. Lee was an active member of the Tire Hill Church of the Brethren. He was a member of the Connumach Lions Club where he received the Melvin Jones Award. He was a former board member for the Church of the Brethren Home. He retired from Nationwide Insurance with 30 years of service. He was an avid hunter and woodworker. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Family is receiving friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the George E. Mason Funeral Home Inc., Davidsville. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Tire Hill Church of the Brethren with Pastor Frank Young officiating. Interment Casebeer Cemetery. Those who wish, please make donations to the Tire Hill Church of the Brethren.
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