| With great sadness we record the passing of Bernie Masonis WA3UKE in Florida on Friday, April 15th. K3QEQ reports Bernie was visiting near Pensacola and was transported to a hospital by Life Flight. Arrangements are being handled by the Baronick Funeral Home in Du Bois. More details will be presented as they become available.
Bernie was one of the original members of the Quad-County ARC, and was instrumental in putting our repeaters on the air. He and Pete Carr WW3O (ex W3BQO) did much of the climbing and assembly of the towers and antennas for the Clear Run repeater in DuBois, and built the 147.39 tower on the Rockton Mountain from the ground up in 1976 and 1977. Bernie served as editor of the Parasitic Emission in 1977, and was a very active Quad-County member for a number of years. His leadership and good nature helped the club grow into the active and friendly organization it became. Bernie’s career in electronics spanned many decades. For several years he managed the parts sales department at Barron’s and Edwards Electronics, (which later became Clearfield Electronics’ Du Bois store). He then worked for many years in the cable communications industry as Chief Technician of the Du Bois Region, and was highly respected by his peers and fellow amateurs. In retirement, he and his wife Judy enjoyed motorcycle touring and many other activities. He fell ill about a year ago and was struggling with recovery since. He will be missed by all who knew him. We offer our most profound condolences to his family. |
Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 pm Tuesday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home, Main Street, Du Bois. A Scriptural Wake service will be held 7:30 Tuesday at the funeral home. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am Wednesday at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. David Foradori as celebrant.
Online condolences may be sent to http://www.gbfuneralhome.com