Anne Lepley Mason

January 30, 1933 - April 19, 2018

Anne Lepley Mason, 85, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2018 at Hospice of NW Ohio. She was born in Howard, Ohio to James Raymond and Cora (Donaker) Lepley. She graduated from East Knox High School, and attended both Ohio Wesleyan and Kent State University. She graduated with a degree in education from the University of Toledo. She met her husband John L. Mason during college and they were married in 1954. Anne earned her Master’s degree in Education and taught school in Sylvania and at Owens Community College. She was a member of The National Organization of Development Education and the International Reading Association, and contributed many written articles in professional journals. She retired in 1991, and enjoyed traveling with her husband John and their family. Treasured memories were shared traveling through the National Parks in the Western United States, Europe and the Middle East. They lived in Sylvania, then Bonita Springs, and later moved to Maumee, Ohio to be close to family. Anne is survived by her loving husband, John, her son John R. Mason of Cincinnati, OH, and daughter Jennifer Rossol (Martin) of Waterville, OH; four grandchildren, Joel Rossol, Emily Donald, Mark and Evelyn Rossol; and great grandchildren Trace and Clemency Donald. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Jack Lepley. Friends may visit at the Waterville United Methodist Church, 102 N. Fifth St. on Tuesday, April 24, from 9-11 a.m. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Private burial will be at Toledo Memorial Park. Coyle Funeral home is assisting the family with arrangements. Please leave a condolence message at CoyleFuneralHome.com.