Leonard F. Masquelier Sr.

Leonard F. Masquelier, Sr., 89, of McDonald, died Sunday, July 14, 2013 at Country Meadows of South Hills. He is at rest with the Lord after his long, courageous battle of declining health.

He was born March 2, 1924 in McDonald, a son of the late Jules E. and Helen (Leonard) Masquelier.

Mr. Masquelier was a 1941 graduate of McDonald High School and worked at Columbia Teledyne in Carnegie until he retired in 1979.

He  was a Charter Member of Indepent Bible Presbyterian Church in McDonald and an Elder in the Presbyterian Church for over 40 years. He was the Lay Pastor of Primrose Valley Chapel for 15 years (1967-1981). For 7 years he was host, choir member and frequent soloist on "Melody of Life" that aired on KDKA Radio every Sunday night.  He was Chaplain and Song Leader of the Midway Senior Citizens and also led many song services and hymn sings throughout Western PA and West Virginia. Mr. Masquelier was also involved in the Masonic Blue Lodge and Scottish Rite.

On June 16, 1945, he married Wilhelmina "Willy" Bowland, who died June 18, 1993.

Surviving are two sons, James C. (Maribeth) Masquelier of Cooperstown and Gary L. (Laurie) Masquelier of Port Matilda;  a daughter-in-law, Vera Masquelier of Ft. Lee, NJ; one brother, H. Jack Masquelier of West Columbia, SC; five grandchildren, Joshua (Sarah) Masquelier; Lisa Masquelier, Jessie Masquelier, Hollie Masquelier and Anna Bondarenko; and five great grandchildren, Elijah, Abigail, Isaac, Christian and Jeremiah.

Deceased are his son, Leonard F. "Skip" Masquelier Jr.; a brother, Maurice Masquelier; and a sister, Aline Purdy.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of Country Meadows and Odyssey Hospice for the compassionate care they provided to Mr. Masquelier  during these past two and half years.   They provided him with the necessary support to allow him to pass with dignity.

Friends will be received at Nation Funeral Home, Inc., 220 E. Lincoln Ave., McDonald, on Saturday, July 20 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., the time of services. Officiating will be Rev. Angela Kress.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Life Restoration Partners International, 210 S.W. 18th Ct., Pompano Beach, FL 33060 or to McDonald Volunteer Fire Department, 150 N. McDonald St., McDonald, PA 15057 .  Online condolences, photos and additional information are available at www.nationfuneralhome.com.