Samuel Mast

Samuel Eugene Mast, 60, of Benton, Ohio, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Aultman Hospital on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, after battling cancer for seven months.

He was born on May 15, 1965, to the late Eli and Darlene (Diller) Mast. On Nov. 14, 1992, he married Catherine Keim, who survives.

Samuel was an owner-operator truck driver for 25 years. He was known by many to be a man of few words; however, by his nieces and nephews he was known as the uncle who liked to tease. Samuel attended Gospel Haven Mennonite Church in Benton. He felt and appreciated the many prayers and acts of kindness offered on his behalf during his cancer journey.

In addition to his wife Cathy, he is survived by his two children: Sheri Mast (friend David Miller) and Trent Mast, both of the home; and brothers and sisters: Daniel (Beth) Mast of Shippensburg, Pa., Rachel (Dervin) Druist of Spring Run, Pa., Jewel (Daniel) Otto of Mechanicstown, Ohio, Saloma Mast of Unity, Susanna (Christopher) Nierwienski of Spring Grove, Pa., Joseph (Esther) Mast of Abbotsford, Benjamin (Esther) Mast of LaMonte, Mo., Keturah (Matthew) Burkholder of Guatemala, Mary (Titus) Peifer of Loyal, and Ruth (Justus) Christophel of Dillsburg, Pa.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eli and Darlene (Diller) Mast. A funeral service was held at Gospel Haven Mennonite Church, 6871 SR 241, Millersburg, on Saturday, Oct. 11, at 10 a.m. with Pastor Sam Yoder presiding. Burial followed in the Gospel Haven Cemetery. Friends called at Gospel Haven Mennonite Church from 2-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10.

Miller Funeral Care of Walnut Creek assisted the family with arrangements.

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