John E. Mast

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John E. Mast, 64, of Kinzers, passed away on Wednesday, April 24th, 2013 at the Lancaster General Hospital.  

 
Born in Lancaster, John was the son of the late Melvin and Anna Mary Mast.  He was a 1966 graduate of the Octorara High School.  
 
John was a local businessman in Parkesburg for many years owning and operating the Getty Station at Routes10 & 372, the Parkesburg Video & Electronics Store and recently he was employed at the Parkesburg Walmart.
 
He is survived by his two daughters, Shannon Hess of Ardmore and Season Geary of Downingtown; two grandchildren, Tyler Hess and Sara Geary; and his siblings, Barbara Yoder, wife of Vernon, of Christiana, Gladys High, wife of Marvin, of Gap, James Mast, husband of Linda, of Christiana, Fanny Geig, wife of Barry, of Lancaster, Glenn Mast of Atglen, Alan Mast, husband of Robin, of Kinzer, Mary Jane Mast, companion of Bob Perch, of Paradise and Sharon Martin, husband of Jim, of Akron, PA.  
 
The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, April 29 at 11 AM at the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, 549 Swan Road, Atglen, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.  The viewing will be held on both Sunday evening from 6 until 8 PM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, and again on Monday from 10 until 11 AM at the Church.  
 
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com

Condolences

I have a lot of great childhood memories of John. He will be missed. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you in this time of grieving.

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John was one of the nicest guys I knew in high school-I have fond memories of those days and the time I spent with him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends..

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I have known John for many years and will never forget the good times together, as he dated a best friend of mine for awhile and married my other best friend. John spent alot of time at my house growing up in Parkesburg. He always had a sense of humor. He was the first person that ever tried to take me for a motorcycle ride and that never happened.
Barry and I just saw John two weeks ago and this really saddened us.

May God give The Family and Friends of John-His Help, His Strength and His Hope during this time of sorrow.

Our Love and Sincere Sympathy,
Doris and Barry Aberts

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john rest in peace you were a good friend and we will miss you.i will always remember how nice you were when we were kids growing up.

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My thoughts and prayers go out to John's family. I was so sorry to hear of his passsing. John had a kind word and smile for everyone. May he Rest in Peace.

Dottie

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Remembering John . Thinking of his family. Such a shock. No words could ever soothe anyone mourning his passing.
With that said, I pray he's in a better place. Smirking his smirk that only John can pull off. Rest in peace Mr. Mast. My condolences to his family .

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I met John when I was a little girl at his movie store in Parkesburg. I then later at walmart ran into him again. He worked in the produce. We worked in the same walmart for over two years. John wad ALWAYS a sweet heart and one of the most outgoing and kindest men I have ever had the pleasure knowing. It saddens my heart to see him pass on like this. He will be truly missed by a lot of people...especially by thus girl right here. He was my pal...good ole johnny boy :'( rest in peace my dear friend. You will never be forgotten :'(

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Always remember the good times...the kindness...the smiles.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

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To the family of John Mast - your in my thoughts and prayers. I just saw John last week and as usual he was smiling, he was always a friendly guy. Sincerely, Linda & Ken Wallace

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Prayers to the Mast Family. Rest in peace my friend - will always remember the good times at the "Getty Station". I am sure my brother will welcome you with open arms. Such a sad way to go.

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We are deeply sorry to hear about John's death......we remember John fondly from our high school years; we shared many wonderful times together. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family

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Dear Alan and the Mast family!
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
John always had a smile and kind word for everyone.
He touched so many lives.
Lisa

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I have so many childhood memories of John at the Getty Station for one! He was a really nice guy and I will remember him always! Shannon, Season, and the whole extended family I am so very sorry for your loss! John will be sorely missed!

With love to you all,
Debbie

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John, you will be missed. Your smile and laugh will always be remembered. You were a good friend, and a classmate I will always remember.

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Sending our condolences to the family of John Mast.

The Prewitt family.

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I was very sad to hear of John's passing. I will always remember John smiling and laughing. He was a friend and classmate. My sincere sympathy to the family, you will be in my prayers. God Bless.

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I JUST WANTED TO SAY I AM SO SORRY I WORKED WITH JOHN AT THE PARKESBURG WALMART HE WAS A GREAT GUY I WILL MISS TALKING TO HIM WHEN I GO IN THERE TO SHOP NOW I JUST WANT TO SAY MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY GOD BLESS

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I'm sorry to hear about John he was a great guy my family knew John for a very long time it will not be the same with out him when we go to wal-mart he would say hi and ask how your doing it is a sad day my heart goes out to the family god bless the family.

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Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Love,

The Mast family

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We'll always remember John and his "Forever" smiles. May the love of our God, your family and many friends give you comfort, strength, and peace in the weeks and months ahead. Please know how much we care. With Love and Prayers, Ken and Cheryl Reimold

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So shocked and saddened by John's death. We've been buddies since Jr. High. I treasured his friendship and will miss him very much.

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Jane and family of John.

I was am so very sorry, to hear about John. My heart is so heavy..
I spoke with him, just last week.
My thoughts and prayers go out John's family, friends, and all who loved him.

I will never forget him ..or his beautiful smile.
Rest in peace..John.

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To Johns family,

John always had a smile and knew how to make you laugh. We will miss him dearly. Our condolences are with his family at this most difficult time.

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My heart goes out to John's family. I have so many good times revolving around John's hospitality. He was a good man and he helped make me and my family happy. Thanks John for all the great memories.

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Good bye to one of my favorite friends and golf buddy! RIP John Loved your sense of humor and great smile.

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PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY TO FAMILY AND ALL. JOHN WAS A UNIQUE PERSON, HE WOULD ALWAYS MAKE YOU SMILE AFTER HAVING A CONVERSATION WITH HIM. THERE ARE SO MANY FOND MEMORIES OF JOHN, KEEPING THE STORES HAPPENING IN PARKESBURG. YOU COULD ALWAYS HAVE GASOLINE FOR YOUR CAR, PURCHASE AN APPLIANCE OR RENT A MOVIE. JOHN WOULD MAKE YOUR DAY AND WITH A SMILE ALWAYS. TRUELY HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY PEOPLE. JOHN REST IN PEACE. SINCERELY, TINA ARNSBERGER WILSON AND KEVIN

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I am deeply sorry for your loss. You lost a family member and I lost a friend. I worked with John at walmart. We talked everyday in the break room or as I passed by him while he was working hard with a smile on his face. He had the best smile and best personality. He was such a good listener. My prayers go out to all of Johns family!

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To the entire Mast family - John was always a friend and I will miss our conversations in Walmart - It was so good to see eveyone - Fanny my email address is [email protected] - keep in touch

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My Thoughts and Prayers are with John's Family and Friends. Keep the many memories of John close to your hearts. RIP John
Love Lillian

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May God's strength be with you and your family in your time of need. I am so sorry for your loss! I will treasure the fond memories of the getty,parkesburg video and also had the pleasure of working with him at Walmart. He was such a sweet,caring and good sense of humor man who will be loved and miss by all!!

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John was truly a great man, father and friend. We had a lot of fun at the Video Store, with free "popcorn" night and the mechanical Ape! John would remember ever persons name or he would just make one up! People liked to stop in the store just to see him and chat a while. He will truly be missed! R.I.P. Rick Jones and Family

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Will always remember How happy u made my mom and I Rest in Peace. Luv u

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Mary Jane ,
My heart goes out to you and your family ~
May John be at rest and peace now .

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To John's family I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll miss going to Walmart and seeing John's BIG smile. May you rest in peace.

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My family and I were deeply sorry about the passing of John. My mother and I worked with John at Walmart. John and I almost always worked during the same time. We would have so many conversations during the day. John's spirit will not die. He was a good friend and co-worker. He shall always be missed.

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