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Edward Joseph “Ed” Mason

Birth	:	12 Jun 1930 Cresaptown, Allegany County, Maryland, USA
Death	:	9 Sep 2020 Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland, USA
Burial	:	Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Cumberland, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.6547012, -78.7782974
Description	:	Edward Joseph Mason June 12, 1930 - September 9, 2020 Obituary Senator Edward Joseph Mason, 90, of Cumberland, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Ed was born on June 12, 1930, in Cresaptown, MD, to the late Bert A. Mason, Sr. and Cora (Donahoe) Mason. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, J. Tucker Mason and his wife Billie, and Bertrand A. Mason and his wife Mac; and sister, Rosalie Mason. Ed attended St. Fidelis Seminary High School, and graduated from LaSalle High School in 1948. He then attended the... Read More	Edward Joseph Mason June 12, 1930 - September 9, 2020 Obituary Senator Edward Joseph Mason, 90, of Cumberland, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Ed was born on June 12, 1930, in Cresaptown, MD, to the late Bert A. Mason, Sr. and Cora (Donahoe) Mason. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, J. Tucker Mason and his wife Billie, and Bertrand A. Mason and his wife Mac; and sister, Rosalie Mason. Ed attended St. Fidelis Seminary High School, and graduated from LaSalle High School in 1948. He then attended the University of Maryland, and graduated from Strayer’s Business College. Ed was an Air Force veteran, and was employed at Mason Dairy. Later, he owned and operated Mason’s Jug Store on Greene Street, and owned and operated Mason’s Snack Bar, which opened in 1954. Mason’s Snack Bar later became Mason’s Barn and J.B. Steak Cellar. Ed was the owner and operator of the Inn at Folks Mill and Uncle Tucker’s Wood Fire Pizza and Microbrewery. He was Chairman of the Republican State Central Committee of Allegany County, member of the Board of Directors, Allegany County Economic Development Corporation, Vice President of Maryland Federation of Young Republicans, President of Allegany County Young Republicans, member of National Restaurant Association, member of National Drive-In Restaurant Association, member of the Board of Directors of Western Maryland Chamber of Commerce, Route 40 Association, Outstanding Young Republican in Allegany County in 1967 and 1968. He was elected to the Maryland State Senate in 1970. While in the Senate, he became minority leader in 1975, and served on the Senate Finance Committee that later became the Senate Budget Committee. He was the Co-Chairman of the Capital Budget Committee, and was a member of the leadership in the Maryland State Senate. Ed was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1976 and 1980. Ed was a member of Our Lady of the Mountains Parish, SS Peter and Paul Shrine, where he attended mass daily and received Holy Communion. Ed was deeply involved in many aspects of parish life, serving several terms on SS Peter and Paul Parish Council. Ed worked closely with then Pastor, Fr. Jim Kurtz, OFM, Cap., and city officials to demolish the empty school building that formerly housed the SS Peter and Paul School on Fayette Street. Through Ed’s tireless efforts, the parking at SS Peter and Paul Shrine was completed. Ed was also a member of the financial council for Our Lady of the Mountains Parish, and a member of the Building and Planning Committee. A lector, Ed received the Archdiocesan Medal of Honor for his service to the parish, in 2003. Ed married his wife, S. Jane (Dickerhoff) Mason, on June 14, 1952 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Cresaptown. In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons, E. Michael Mason, and P. Scott Mason and wife Beth; daughter, Kathy Mason Liller and husband Steve; grandchildren, Steve Liller and wife Megan, Meghan Forcucci and husband Charles, Tucker Mason, Taylor Mason, Max Mason, and Sara Mason; and great-granddaughter, Etta and Magnolia Forcucci. Family and friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Avenue, Cumberland, on Monday, September 14, 2020, from 12 to 12:45 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Shrine of Saints Peter & Paul, 125 Fayette Street, Cumberland, on Monday, at 1 p.m. Pallbearers will be Ed’s sons, Michael and Scott Mason and grandsons, Steve Liller, Tucker Mason, Taylor Mason, and Max Mason. Interment will be in Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the Fort Cumberland Post 13 Honor Guard. Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A.

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Edward Joseph “Ed” Mason's memorial is located at: Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Cumberland, Allegany County, USA.
When did Edward Joseph “Ed” Mason death?
Edward Joseph “Ed” Mason death on 9 Sep 2020 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland, USA
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Latitude: 39.6547012
Longitude: -78.7782974

Family Members:

Parent

Bertrand A Mason

(1893 - 1945)

Cora D Gunning Mason

(1894 - 1980)

Siblings

Bertrand A. Mason

(1916 - 1991)

John Thomas “Tucker” Mason

(1919 - 1973)

Mary Rosalie Mason

(1926 - 1997)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery
Cumberland, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6547012, -78.7782974

2. Rose Hill Cemetery
Cumberland, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6547012, -78.7763977

3. Hughes Burial Plot
Cumberland, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6594790, -78.7671530

4. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Cumberland, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6618996, -78.7680969

5. Allegany County Cemetery
Cumberland, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6707110, -78.7670860

6. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Cumberland, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6589940, -78.7530470

7. Sumner Cemetery
Cumberland, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6595535, -78.7531433

8. Saint Lukes Lutheran Cemetery
Cumberland, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6580920, -78.7526390

9. Green Mount Cemetery
Cumberland, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6583640, -78.7515020

10. German Lutheran Cemetery
Cumberland, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6573130, -78.7504050

11. Eastview Cemetery
Cumberland, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6570470, -78.7498070

12. Woodlawn Cemetery
Cumberland, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6572840, -78.7462290

13. Restlawn Memorial Gardens
La Vale, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6756660, -78.8066910

14. Hoblitzell
Wolfe Mill, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6743500, -78.7291100

15. Hillcrest Burial Park
Cumberland, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6739650, -78.7258280

16. Mount Hermon Church Cemetery
Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6351750, -78.7181570

17. Moses McKenzie Cemetery
La Vale, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6260530, -78.8333660

18. Rice-Hite Cemetery
Bowmans Addition, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6986480, -78.7402130

19. Selby Cemetery
Cumberland, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6569400, -78.7059700

20. Saint Marys Cemetery
Cumberland, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6030998, -78.7343979

21. Davis Memorial Cemetery
Cumberland, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6022780, -78.7325010

22. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6850014, -78.7003021

23. McKenzie-Brewer Graveyard
Cresaptown, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6054710, -78.8383950

24. Tomlinson Cemetery
Ellerslie, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7219220, -78.7656190