Gene E. Masterson
July 18, 1927 ~ August 14, 2011
Gene E. Masterson, Sr. 84, of Causeway Drive, Franklin, died at 10:30 p.m., Sunday, August 14, 2011 at Sugar Creek Station in Franklin. Born July 18, 1927 in Oil City, PA, he was the son of the late Oliver and Olive Cauvel Masterson. He married the former Barbara Brown on January 24, 1948, and she survives. Gene was a WWII Era Veteran, serving in the Army for 2 years. He received the World War II Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal. Gene also served in the Merchant Marines for 2 years and the Army Reserves for 4 years. He was also employed as a Foreman for Jones and Laughlin for over 38 years. He was a member of the Congress Hill Church of God and the Masonic Temple, Myrtle Lodge 316. He was also a member of the Lodge of Perfection for the Valley of Oil City, the New Castle Consistory in the Valley of New Castle, and the Legion of Honor in New Castle. In addition to his wife, Gene is survived by his sons, Gene Masterson, Jr. and his wife, Sally of Raleigh, NC and W. Bart Masterson and his wife, Theresa of Franklin; two daughters, Christine McClelland of McLean, VA and Wendy Roth of Carrollton, VA; two sisters, Greta Foster and Shirley Zakutney; 15 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren. Gene was preceded in death by his parents; his son-in-law, Irvin McClelland; his son, Charles Oliver Masterson; a brother, Lloyd Masterson; and a sister, Germone "Sis" Wimer. Friends will be received at the Gardiner Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Thursday, August 18 from 10 to 11 a.m. A Masonic Service will be held at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home with Rev. Susan Evans, VNA of Venango County Hospice Chaplain, officiating. The family suggest memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, PA Division, Inc., P.O. Box 896, Hershey, PA 17033-0896 and/or the Visiting Nurses Foundation, 491 Allegheny Blvd., Franklin, PA 16323. To view and send condolences, flowers or sympathy cards, people can visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
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Barb and family. We will miss Gene, he was a very good friend to us in Port Orange, Fl. We will have all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Gene,
Karl, Doug & I are thinking of you and your family doing this very difficult time.
Barbara, you and Gene were such a big part of our Church life… Thoughts and prayers are with you and I hope you can feel the hugs we are sending too. Love to you and to Donna too. Remember all the good times and carry on.
On behalf of our congregation, the Port Orange United Church of Christ, I wish to send our deepest and most sincere sympathy to the Masterson family. Gene and his family were well loved by our church and their efforts on behalf of others for God were well received and appreciated. May the peace of God dwell in your hearts now and always.
Dear Cory and Family,
We will be praying for you and your family now and in the days ahead.
Our God in Heaven will comfort the family.
Wendy and family,
We just heard about your father’s passing and are sorry to hear of his death. Charlie and I were on vacation in Arizona, otherwise I would have came to the funeral home. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Gina and Charlie
Dear, Cory and Family,
We will keep you in our prayers now and in the the following weeks. Just know that we are thinking/praying for you and yours.