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Mason James Guckavan

1997 - 2018

Mason James Guckavan obituary, 1997-2018, Middletown, PA

BORN

1997

DIED

2018

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Matinchek Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.

260 E. Main St

Middletown, Pennsylvania

Mason Guckavan Obituary

Mason James Guckavan, 21, of Middletown, entered into eternal rest on October 26, 2018 in Ft. Wainwright, AK. He was born on September 28, 1997 in Upland, PA and was the son of Barbra (Drury) Guckavan of Middletown, PA and James F. Guckavan of Allegheny County, PA. Mason was a Specialist (E-4) in the US Army where he was serving as an infantryman. He belonged to A Company 1st Battalion 5th Infantry Regiment of the 1st Brigade Combat Team. In addition, he was a Combat Life Saver. He trained in Georgia, California, Alaska and South Korea. Mason was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting, hiking and skiing. He was an avid reader, who learned both from research and firsthand experience. He challenged himself to be better in all aspects of his life, as an outdoorsman, skier, brother, teammate, and friend. Mason was a member of Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Middletown. In addition to his parents, Mason is survived by his siblings, Ian Guckavan, Kiera Guckavan and Gavin Guckavan, all of Middletown; maternal grandparents, Anthony R. and Mary Anne Drury; paternal grandmother, Eileen Fitzgerald as well as several other uncles, aunts and cousins. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 12:00 PM at Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 280 N. Race St., Middletown with the Rev. Ted Keating as celebrant. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of Mass in the narthex of the church. Burial with full Military Honors will be in Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery and will be private for family only. In lieu of flowers, or if you wish to send a memorial contribution in Mason's name, the family has designated Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors Inc. 1117 Country Club Rd., Camp Hill PA, 17011. The family has entrusted the care of the Matinchek Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Middletown, to handle the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.matinchekfuneralhome.com www.pennlive.com/obits

Published by Patriot-News from Nov. 3 to Nov. 4, 2018.
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My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Mason.

Soldier, rest! thy warfare o'er,
Sleep the sleep that knows not breaking;
Dream of battled fields no more,
Days of danger, nights of waking." -Sir Walter Scott

Thank you for your Service,. Rest in Peace young Soldier...

Respectfully,
Teresa I. McRae
SGM, U.S Army Retired

November 8, 2018

Praying for the Guckavans,
Mason was such a bright light in everyone and anyone's lives that he interacted with. He could put a smile on anyone's face and his will be unforgettable. Mason, thank you for your service, and the memories many will cherish for life.
Rest easy Mas

Jazmyn

November 7, 2018

a loved one

November 7, 2018

You left us too soon Mason. God speed and may you rest in eternal peace.

Mark and Maria Kresho

November 6, 2018

Your son was one of the most intelligent, kind hearted, and fun loving young men I ever had the pleasure to serve with. He will be sorely missed. I cannot convey to you the sorrow I am feeling for your family. There is men, young and old, at all corners of this country that feel the same way.

Jacob Neth

November 6, 2018

Thanks for your Service Mason. Prayers to the Guckavan Family

Mackenzie Pugh

November 6, 2018

Prayers for comfort during this difficult time to the entire Guckavan Family. Thank you, Mason, for your service.

Nicole Petrovich

November 6, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Nicole Petrovich

November 6, 2018

Barb and family,

My deepest condolences to you. I remember all the soccer games that the boys played together. Thoughts and prayers for you at this time.

Michelle Benecke

November 5, 2018

My sincerest sympathies on the loss of your son and brother. I taught Mason in 7th Grade and his smile is one that I will always remember. May you find peace in this difficult time.Sincerely,Katie Martin

Katie Martin

November 4, 2018

God Speed. Rest In Peace. Memory Eternal. Thank you for your Service to our great country USA. The memories shall Live on. Be Blessed

Middletown Area HIgh School Class of 2016

November 4, 2018

Rest In Eternal Peace & Fly high w/the Angels.

Seven Sorrows BVM

November 4, 2018

I would like to say I'm sorry for your loss and say Thank You Mason James Guckavan for your Brave service. Peace to the family. Debra Snell

November 4, 2018

Guckavan family thank you for your son's service to Our country. May god ease your pain & suffering during this time. May mason rest in peace and an angel in heaven

Dawn Smith

November 4, 2018

Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. May the promises of God bring you comfort, peace, and the hope of seeing your loved one again. (John 11:21-25 and 40-44)

November 4, 2018

Thank you for your service. Rest in peace.

November 4, 2018

Barb & family ~ Many memories of our kids thru Seven Sorrows & Highschool I wasn't shocked when my daughter MacKenzie told me how much of a good person Mason was as he was the reason MASD changed their school policy about bookbags due to Mason's petition. What an aweome mark he left on many. May he have eternal peace and God speed to you now & In the days ahead. xoxo

Katie Zimmerman

November 4, 2018

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church

280 N. Race St., Middletown, PA

Nov

8

Mass of Christian Burial

12:00 p.m.

Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church

280 N. Race St., Middletown, PA

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Matinchek Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.

260 E. Main St, Middletown, PA 17057

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