Louis W. Mason Sr.

Louis W. Mason Sr., 91 of Niles, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026 at his home with his family at his side. He was born on November 18, 1934 in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania the son of Jesse L. and Josephine G. Inghram Mason.

After moving to Ohio, he worked at U.S. Steel in McDonald for 27 years until their closing then went on to work with his son-in-law Bill for the next 17 years doing roofing, siding, doors, windows, plumbing, etc. and retired in 1998. While working at U.S. Steel he would repair lawnmowers in his spare time.

In his retirement, he enjoyed Flea Markets, going to the mall and on occasion some fishing. He also likes to collect musical instruments and playing his guitar and singing. He always maintained a small garden in addition to a rhubarb patch that he has had for well over 50 years.

Louis married Charlotte V. Bell on December 24, 1957. He served in the United States Army. He enlisted on July 15, 1957, trained in Fort Hood, Texas and then spent the remainder of his time in Germany transporting supplies all over Germany and was honorably discharged on June 19, 1959.

He is survived by three daughters, Sherry (Bill) Strohmeyer of Niles, Sonia K. Mason of Niles, Sally (Gamal) Nagi of West Chester, Ohio; four grandchildren, Patrick Strohmeyer of Niles, Tabitha (Steve) Kasin of West Chester, Ginger (Bert) Patterson of Niles, Chad Strohmeyer of Girard; twelve great grandchildren Jade, Sage, Gennah, Alisha, Findlay, Decklyn, Emily, Elle, Sebastian, Kendall, Brynlee and Carter. His is also survived by two brothers. Arlan “Pete” (Arlene) Mason of Warren and Gene (Charlene) Mason of Austintown.

Louis was preceded in death by his wife Charlotte V. (Bell) Mason who died on May 27, 1998; son Louis W. “Buck” Mason; granddaughter Stephanie “Diggy” Mason Lattanzio; four brothers Melvin, Albert, Lloyd, Jesse; and two sisters Evadean and Janice.

A funeral service will be at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday January 22, 2026 at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home where family and friends may call from 10:30 am to 12:30 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in Kerr Cemetery.