OCEAN CITY – Ann Raso Mahassel, age 81, died Friday, March 18, 2011 at Berlin Nursing Home. Born in Rochester, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Anthony Raso and Maria Zangari Raso. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward A. Mahassel.

She is survived by her daughter, Melina M. Bates; three sisters, Angela Bollas, Laura Dove and Carmella Gallo; one grandchild, Joshua Edward Bates and many nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, March 24, at 4 p.m. at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will be at a later date.