Ruth E. Mason

Ruth E. Mason, age 92 of Massillon, passed away Friday morning at Amherst Meadows following a lengthy illness. Ruth was born on September 13, 1914 to the late George W. and Icy (Cunningham) Richards. She was a member of the Massillon Church of God where she was a Sunday School teacher and was active in the J.O.Y Club, Choir and the Women’s Ministries. Ruth enjoyed flowers, gardening, cooking and canning. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Mason, Sr on September 6, 2001, daughter Mabel Lyon, granddaughter Sandra Romans, 4 brothers and 2 sisters. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law; Joanna and John Harmon of Greenwood, SC, Betty Smith of Massillon, Pat Seabolt of Massillon, Elsie and Hollis Jamison of Massillon; sons and daughters-in-law, Bob J. and Lavell Mason, Jr. of Massillon and Harry “Jim” and Virginia Mason of Massillon; sister and brother-in-law, Minnie Jo and Andy Woods of Huntersville, NC; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ray and Gale Richards of Greenwood, WV, Joseph and Ramona Richards of Clarksburg, WV, 27 grandchildren, 56 great grandchildren and 16 great great grandchildren. Funeral services celebrating Ruth’s life will be held Monday at 12:30 PM at the Massillon Church of God with Rev. Duane Wilbur officiating. Calling hours will be held Sunday from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon and one hour prior to the services at the church on Monday. Interment will follow the services at Sunset Hills Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the family to help with funeral expenses. Paquelet – Massillon A Golden Rule Funeral Home 330 – 833 – 3222 www.paquelet.com