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CORTLAND - Lois J. Carlson, 83, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, with her husband by her side.
Lois was born March 15, 1943, in Pittsburgh, Pa., the daughter of Gertrude Rosswog Mooney and Daniel J. Mooney.
She was a 1961 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and attended Youngstown State University, where she met her future husband, Paul Carlson. They were married on Aug. 20, 1966, and enjoyed 60 years of marriage and wintering in Fort Myers, Florida.
Lois leaves behind two children, Kristen Ann (Gregg) Matthus and Kevin Christopher “KC” Carlson; grandchildren, Chad (Haley) Matthus, Aaron Matthus (fiance McKenna), Micah Carlson and Marley Carlson; and a great-grandson, Grady Matthus.
She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Kelly Jo Carlson.
She found much joy spending time with her grandchildren and watching them participate in their many activities. She also enjoyed the time spent in Florida with her stepfather, Raymond E. Schwab, affectionately known by her grandchildren as “Pop-Pop the Great.”
Lois was employed by Trumbull Memorial Hospital and Adgate and Sons Florist along with being a stay-at-home taxi-driving mom.
Lois was of the Catholic faith and a parishioner of St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, direct all donations to the Fairhaven School Special Olympics, 420 Lincoln Way, Niles, OH 44446, in memory of Kelly Carlson, a longtime Special Olympics volunteer.
Family and friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, at the Peter Rossi and Son Memorial Chapel, 1884 North Road, Warren, OH 44483.
A funeral service will follow at noon.
Visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to send condolences to the family.
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