James Bartley Mason Sr.

James B. Mason, Sr., 85, of Minersville, passed away Monday, December 2nd in his home. He was born in Indiana, Pa. on April 23, 1939, a son of the late Katherine (Bartley) and Charles Mason. He was the husband of Monica Marie (Rebick) Mason. of who would have celebrated 48 years of Marriage January 2.  He was a member of United Presbyterian Church of Pottsville.  Jim served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Cascade. He was a Technician at NOKIA and Western Electric. A member of the Frackville Elks, VFW, Masonic Lodge 216, Minersville Lion , Minersville Legion, and the Shriners. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, James B. Mason Jr. Jim is survived by his wife Monica, three sons William Mason, Michael, husband of Cheryl Mason, and Bruce Mason. A daughter, Colleen, wife of John Gronski He is also survived by a sister, Elizabeth Burdett and a brother, William Mason. Grandchildren, Fallon Gronski, Justin, husband of Adreinne Gronski, Keith Mason, Samantha Mason, Angela, wife of Jeffrey Hart, Christina, Aaron Mason and Nicholas Mason. Great Grandchildren, Charlotte, Easton, Crue, Madelyn, & Lyla. All are respectfully invited to attend a Visitation Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 9:00 to 11:00 am at the Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home, Minersville. A Funeral Service will follow at 1100 with Dr. Rev. Hugh Vrablic officiant. Interment at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to United Presbyterian Church 214 Mahantongo St,. Pottsville, 17901. Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville entrusted with the arrangements.

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