James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | March 28, 2025
Grace Lea Mastro, 89, of North Huntingdon, died March 28, 2025, at her home. Born December 13, 1935, in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late E. Lester and Mary Frances (Moritz) Dawson. It is said that, "What we are speaks louder than what we say." Grace gave meaning to this by her leadership through example. Grace was a nurse for the Air Force Reserves on active duty from 1960-66 and then resigned her commission in 1972. She was a retired registered nurse, spending 30 years with the Visiting Nurse Association of Irwin and Jeannette. As a member of the Norwin Lioness and the Lion Club since 1985, she served as president, treasurer and in many other capacities. Her nursing experience carried over into her Lion Club activities doing blood work and drives for Lions Care-Van from 1979-88 and then as coordinator for St Agnes blood drives. She served as parish nurse for the Ministry of Care from 1982-21. Grace was a volunteer with the food bank program since 1982, Meals on Wheels since 1996. She also volunteered with Radio Information Service (RIS), since 1996, this station broadcasts to the blind. Grace was also active in Markvue Manor Women's Club for 30 years and assisted in Habitat for Humanity fundraising projects. She was a beacon for dedicated humanitarian service. Grace is survived by her husband of 56 years, Anthony Mastro and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her sister, Carolyn Dawson Fuller (2005) and brother David Dawson (2023). Thank you to UPMC Hospice program especially, nurses Jen, Sonja, and Kelly. They provided the best of services. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 3, from 4-6 PM at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Agnes Church on Friday, April 4, at 10 AM. Interment will follow at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Agnes Church or the Norwin Area Meals on Wheels. www.shirleyfuneralhom.com
Originally published March 28, 2025.
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