William “Bill” Kelly Mason, 89, of Gilpin Township, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Quality Life Services in Sarver.

A son of the late Charles W. Mason and Myrtle (Kelly) Mason, he was born August 1, 1933 in Sarver, PA.

Bill graduated in 1952 from Freeport High School as an active member of his class throughout his high school years.  He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955 in Germany being honorably discharged as a Corporal.  In 1958, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Grove City College.  He continued post-graduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh and Indiana University graduating with a degree in education.  On May 3, 1958, Bill married Beverly (Shuey) Mason at the former Assumption Church in Leechburg.  He was a current member of Christ the King Parish in Gilpin Township where he served as a past member of Parish Council and past representative of Pastoral Council for the local Deanery.

Bill started working as a Science teacher at New Kensington then continued teaching at Kiski Area.  He then worked as a Health Inspector at Allegheny County Health Department in Pittsburgh.  He followed as a Safety Inspector for CNA Insurance Co. as well as Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.  He continued as Safety Inspector for the United States Department of Labor, OSHA, from where he retired in 1996 as Area Director in Pittsburgh.  During his years of employment, Bill served on the Board of Directors of the Learning Disabilities Association of Pennsylvania (LDAP), Board of Trustees of LDAP, Board of Directors of Western Pennsylvania Safety Council and Curriculum Advisor of Point Park College.

Bill was a long-time member of the Republican National Committee (being a strong Republican) and the National Rifle Association – a firm believer in the Constitution, especially the Second Amendment.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing at camp for many years with his friends and family.  Bill was a strong, devoted, caring, and above all, loving man to all his family and friends.  He would help anyone with whatever or however he could.  We can all remember Bill with his mouth open wide and his hearty laugh.  He was such a fun and happy soul until Alzheimers took hold and changed him for the rest of his long years.  Bill is at peace now with his Lord, who he loved and lived his life by, and raising his family with a strong belief in our Lord, Jesus Christ.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 64 years, Beverly of Gilpin Township; two sons and a daughter, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren: son, David K. Mason (Lori) of Ligonier and their three children, Brian K. Mason (Kristen) of Clover, SC, (and their grandchildren, Bryson, Declan and Melrose), Melissa M. Miller (Keith) of Emmaus, PA, and Mikayla M. Mason of Brooklyn, NY; son, Patrick W. Mason (Margo) and their family William R. and Gabriella R. Mason of Tarentum; daughter, Tara Leigh Harvey (Jeremy) and their son, Hayden of Gilpin Township.  Also surviving are his sister, Rosemary Heilbrun (Don) of Anaheim, CA; brother, Lee Mason (Mary) of Sarver; sister-in-law, Betty Mason of Murrrysville; and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Bill will have a joyous meeting in Heaven with his parents; his brothers, Tom and Bob Mason; his sisters, Dolores Kunselman, Ann Krings and Rita Shelton.

Friends will be welcomed by his family on Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. immediately prior to Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 1 p.m. at Christ the King Parish, 125 Park Road, Gilpin Township, with the Rev. James H. Loew, O.S.B. as celebrant.  Military rites will follow at the church conducted by the Vandergrift Veterans Honor Guard.  Interment will be made at Twin Valley Memorial Park in Delmont.  The Clawson Funeral & Cremation Center, 170 Main St., Leechburg, 724-842-1051 is handling arrangements.