Samuel Mascetta, age 85, of Donora, PA, died Sunday, July 27, 2014, at Monongahela Valley Hospital in Carroll Twp., PA.

He was born September 7, 1928 in Monessen, PA the son of the late John and Josephine (Leberatore) Mascetta.

He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II as an airplane engine mechanic.

Samuel was employed for many years with Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel as a Chemical Analyst.

In addition to his parents, Samuel was preceded in death by a brother George Mascetta; and a sister Irene Karnis

He is survived by his wifeof 57 years Esther (Woodburn) Mascetta; Children, Samuel John Mascetta of Carroll Twp., Janice Wojtowich and husband Steven of Monessen and Jeffrey Mascetta of Carroll Twp.; a grandaughter, Kendra Stansbury and husband Brad of Youngwood, PA; a great grandson, Oliver Steven Stansbury of Young; three sisters, Virginia Horanic of Sanford FL, Antoinette Cushey Venetia, PA and Geraldine Turtzer of Belle Vernon, PA; also several nieces and nephews

Arrangements are being handled by Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900 www.massafrafuneralhome.com where the family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Tuesday, July 29, 2014. Private funeral services and Interment in Monongahela Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family.