Mabel Mason

Mabel Mason, 85, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at Rosewood Heights Health Center. Born in Syracuse on Tuesday, July 14, 1925, she was the daughter of Gilbert Mosher and Katherine Loos Mosher. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was a graduate of Eastwood High School. Mabel was employed by JC Penney in Camillus for more than 20 years. She was a dedicated and devoted homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother. She also enjoyed spending time at the family camp in Mexico, New York and taking care of others. Mabel was predeceased by her brother, Gilbert Mosher Jr. Surviving are her husband of 65 years, James Henry Mason; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Gerry Wilkert of Marcellus; son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Connie Mason of Camillus; grandchildren, Amy (Rick) Barranco of Orlando, Florida, Lisa Mason of Rhinebeck, New York and Matt Mason of Mexico, New York; and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Friday, April 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Private burial will be in Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Mabel to Rosewood Heights Health Center, 6th Floor Resident Activity Fund, 614 South Crouse Ave., Syracuse, NY 13210.