Robert L. Mason; Sr.; 68; of Belle Vernon; went to be with the angels on Friday; September 25; 2009 in Mon Valley Hospital. A son of the late Lowman and Eleanor Hilty Mason; he was born in Belle Vernon on January 25; 1941. Protestant by faith; he was a member of the Belle Vernon American Legion Post 659; the Fairhope Rod and Gun Club and was an organizer and charter member of the Mon Valley Chordsmen. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon; Bob was an avid hunter and fisherman; loved woodworking and managed the Belle Vernon Moose softball team for ten years. A U.S. Army veteran; he served with the field artillery; service battalion; 2nd howitzer division. He had worked as a carpet installer for the former Stern’s Furniture Company and retired from the Allenport Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Company. Survivors include his wife of 47 years; Judy Swaney Mason; one daughter and son-in-law; Robin and Bill Owens of Belle Vernon; one son and daughter-in-law; Robert and Tina Mason of Newell; three sisters; Janice Garletts of Mt. Pleasant; Diane Angel and Rebecca Pezzelle; both of Belle Vernon and two grandchildren; Meghan Betham and William Owens; both of Belle Vernon. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by one sister; Emily Griest. Graveside services will be Thursday; October 1; 2009 at 11 A.M. with Rev. J.E. Mitchell officiating. The Ferguson Funeral Home and Crematory; Inc.; 724-929-5300; 700 Broad Avenue; Belle Vernon is handling arrangements. www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com