Ronald Lee Ashurst Jr.

1966 - 2025

Ronald Lee Ashurst Jr., 59, of Ellwood City, found eternal peace with the Lord Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025.
Born May 20, 1966, in Reno, Nev., he was the son of Kolene L. Mason. When Koe married in 1994, he gained his loving father, Charles Mason.
Ron was the epitome of a warrior. From his service in the U.S. Navy, to his health and the war that followed, he fought with courage and honor in every battle.
A motorcycle enthusiast, he enjoyed repairing motorcycles with his friends at the bike yard, Cycle Salvage of New Sewickley. He felt his best when he worked with his hands and could fix anything, whether a household repair, a motorcycle, or a broken heart. He was also a devoted husband, father, "pappy" and friend. His loss will leave a heartbreak that only he could fix.
He is survived by his loving wife, Alene Ashurst, of Ellwood City. He and Alene moved to Ellwood on New Year's Day of 2025 to join their daughter, Autumn Stang, of Ellwood City, as well as her husband, Cody Stang, and their two children, his grandchildren, Olivia and Stetson Stang.
He is also survived by stepdaughter, Jessie Cobb, of Ellwood City; granddaughter, Brianna Kidd (Joel), of Pittsburgh; grandson, David Ellis, and granddaughter, Sadie Ellis, of Coconut Creek, Fla.; father, Charles Mason, of Conneautville; siblings, Tracy Del Vecchio, of Seminole, Fla., Shannon Fox (Jeff), of Los Angeles, Calif., Robert Ashurst (Kelly), of Virginia Beach, Va., Korry Ashurst, of Newton, N.C., Joy Ashurst (Debbie) of Johnstown, Charles Mason, of Bridgewater, Pa., Terri Baker (Dave), of New Brighton, Pa. and Marlynn Gibson (Shawn), of Lakeland, Fla.; as well as countless friends, cousins, nieces and nephews. He leaves behind his new service dog, Bandit, who served him faithfully.
In addition to his mother, Koe, he was preceded in death by stepson, David Cobb; brother, Steve Mason; sister, Wendy Dugan; niece, Olivia Red; and his best friend of all time, his beloved dog, Foxx.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to the Never Walk Alone Foundation of Ellwood City, as well as the doctors and nurses of Allegheny General Hospital, all of whom fought tirelessly for Ron. Special thanks to Dr. Lee, you gave us a chance when nobody else would.
ASHURST - Loved ones and friends of Ronald Lee Ashurst Jr., who died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, will be received at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, for a celebration of life service, which will be followed by a memorial dinner, at Grace Community Church, 9160 Marshall Road, Cranberry Township.
Arrangements were entrusted to JOSEPH A. TOMON JR. FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 97 Grim Ave., Ellport, Pa.
For more information, visit www.tomonfuneralhome.com.