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Sally Lou (Rufer) Mason (fna Vaughn) 86, of Salem, died at 3 AM Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Brookdale Senior Living.

She was born on January 7, 1936, in Salem, the daughter of the late Ernest and Opel (Miller) Rufer.

She was a home maker and a "great Mom", but later went to work at Daniel E. Smith Jewelers in Salem. Sally had a real flair for style and furniture. She was a wonderful seamstress and upholster of furniture.

Her home was always a wonderful place for others to come and gather over the years. Sally was also a "mother" to many other young children in need. The home was often opened up for them to come and stay during family issues at home.

Their home at Seveakeen Lake was a nice get away place for the family. She was an active member of the Salem First Presbyterian Church where she served in numerous positions as well as volunteering.

She is survived by her husband, Harvey Mason Sr., three children: Eric Vaughn of Centennial, Co., Ann (Jerry) Niedzinski of Centennial, CO., and Alesa (Dan) Stehley of Altoona, PA., brother Terry Rufer of Salem, Eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death in 1986 by her first husband, George Vaughn.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on January 14, 2023, 11 Am at the Salem First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Frank Lewis and Rev. Trina Lewis co-officiating. The burial will be at Highland Memorial Park in Beloit, Ohio.

A time of visitation will be from 10-11 AM on January 14, at the church.

The family has asked that memorial contributions be made to the First Presbyterian Church 436 East Second Street, Salem, Ohio 44460.

Arrangements by the Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, Salem.