Mason Crosby Jr., of Monessen, departed this life on Sept. 16, 2022, at Allegheny General Hospital. Mason was born on Jan. 23,1951, son of the late Azlie and Mason Crosby Sr. He was a graduate of West Newton High School. Mason was a member of Recovery N.4. He is survived by sons, Mason Harris and Kevin Crosby; daughters, Sierra, Kiania and Shawnte Crosby and Patricia Lowry; sister, Rosie Crosby; brothers, Bobby and Otis Crosby; 22 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his devoted companion, Tanya Riddell; and his dog, Jackson. At at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, there will be a balloon release at the Herman Mihalic River Launch and Park (Mason’s favorite fishing spot), followed by a family gathering and time of remembrance at the Monessen Civic Center, 861 Donner Ave., Monessen.
