John Stephen Masten Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Stephen Masten of Charlotte, North Carolina, who passed away on May 17, 2026 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Benedict Masten and Mary Hogan Masten (Mollie); and his sister Susan Masten Guilfoyle. He is survived by: his wife Dianne of Charlotte, NC; his daughters, Shannon Silsby (Jonathan) of Darien, CT, Kerry Stephens (Michael) of Charlotte, NC, Elizabeth Masten (Gareth Hutchinson) of New Orleans and Mollie Patton of Charlotte; his grandchildren, Grace Silsby, Charles Silsby, Jack Silsby, Sam Silsby, Jake Stephens, William Stephens, Henry Hutchinson, George Hutchinson, Margaret Patton and Katherine Patton; and his brother Thomas Masten of Huntersville, NC.

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association or the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) in his memory.