Richard "Rich, Dick" Lewis Mast, 80, of Washington "struck out swinging" peacefully at home on Friday, December 16, 2022 at 3:55pm after a courageous fight with cancer.

Richard was born on November 21, 1942 in Washington, PA, the son of the late Joseph L Mast & Reba Gregg Mast Majewski. He was in the last graduating class of Claysville High School in 1960. Preceding him in death was his sister, Carol Mast Malone (Ted) and two half-sisters, Tammy Jo Mast and Marlene Polan.

He proudly served his county in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged as a Petty Officer 3 ^rd Class Aviation Electrician (AE-3).

On July 15, 1967 in the Central Christian Church, Uniontown, PA, he married Yvonne Elaine Fast from Uniontown, who survives. They enjoyed 55 plus years of marriage. Also surviving are his son, Richard (Rick) L Mast, Jr of Penn Hills, PA, daughters Rhonda Mast Dalton (Robert) of Zanesville, OH, and Robyn Mast Colbert (Jason) of Eighty Four, PA, and six grandchildren; Ruthie, Reyna, Rylan, RJ Dalton and Braden & Ryan Colbert. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Rich was employed for 32 years at Washington Steel Corp as an electrician, with 13 of those being a maintenance foreman. Also, he was the proud owner of Mast Awards, providing a variety of awards and trophies to the local community and schools.

A true lover of baseball, he has been involved in the PONY League baseball program for almost 60 years. Starting as a boy, he played all the way through the program until he aged out. After returning from the Navy, he managed the same Bronco League team for 25 yrs, including several traveling all-star teams. After helping with other teams, he and his wife, Yvonne, continued to volunteer in various capacities, most recently for the last 18 years running the souvenir stand at the PONY League World Series.

A life-long member of Avery United Methodist Church, he was baptized there, was a trustee, and was an on-going member of their dart ball team for several years. He was a 53 year member of the Washington Masonic Lodge No. 164. His biggest contribution was serving on the board of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, Martha Assembly #11 for many years. Rich also served as board member/president of the Pancake Football Boosters and a very active member of the Trinity Hiller Band Helpers.

Rich enjoyed wood working, geology, playing dart ball, and loved fixing things. His greatest joy was watching his children and grandchildren play sports, perform in band concerts/competitions, cheerleading and other activities. His children and grandchildren will continue to treasure the wooden, stone, and other creations he made over the years. They will continue to adore their father and grandfather (Pap-Pap) and he will forever be in their hearts.

Funeral arrangements will be handled by Nichol Funeral Home at 1873 East Maiden Street in Washington. Guests will be received from 5-8pm on Monday, Dec 19 and from 12-2pm and 3-5pm on Tuesday, December 20, with a funeral service immediately following the last viewing. An online guest book may be signed at www.nicholfuneralhome.com

If you wish to make a donation in his name in lieu of flowers, please see options below that he supported for a lifetime…

Washington Youth Baseball for Bronco League– 12 North Jefferson Ave, Canonsburg, PA 15317

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World Series Tournaments Incorporated – 12 North Jefferson Ave, Canonsburg, PA 15317   plws.org

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Avery United Methodist Church, 1100 Gabby Ave Washington, PA 15301