Harold S. Luther Jr. 1949-2024

Harold, known by his family and friends as “Sam,” was born Jan. 27, 1949, in Youngstown, the son of the late Harold S. Luther, Sr. and Mary Lissi Luther-Lancaster.

He graduated from Struthers High School in 1967 and enlisted in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

Sam was a steel worker at Youngstown Sheet & Tube in Youngstown and the Hughes Corporation in Texas. He later worked at Maricopa General Hospital in Arizona, before returning to the Mahoning Valley, where he worked at Syro Steel in Girard, before retiring.

Sam loved music. He was an avid musician; he was gifted and could play several musical instruments. He was known as a bass player and played in several local bands in the area. He worked for The 31 Club in Youngstown as well.

Sam is survived by his four sisters, Marsha A. (William) Snyder of Ravenna, Joan M. (Frank) Tombo of Poland, Charlotte L. Palmer of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Terry E. (David) Bishop of Struthers; six nieces, Jill (Paul) Glosser, Kelly A. (Mark) Minehart, Brandi (Brian) Hermiller, Lisa (David) Schweigart, Samatha (Eric) Ruxer and Amanda K. Lovell; two nephews, Luke (Alexandra “Alex”) Snyder and Matthew (Shea) Bishop; many great-nieces and great-nephews; and many good friends.

Besides his father, Harold Sr. and his mother, Mary Luther-Lancaster, Sam was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Reggie Palmer.

Per Sam’s request, there will be no calling hours or services at this time.

The family requests that material tributes take the form of contributions to Angels For Animals, 4750 W. South Range Road, Canfield, OH 44406, in memory of Sam.

Arrangements are being handled by Davidson-Becker Funeral Home, 11 Spring St., Struthers.

The family would like to recognize and thank Sam’s niece, Kelly Minehart, for the love, care and support that she gave to Sam through the years.

Please visit www.beckerobits.com to share memories and condolences with Sam’s family.

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