Karen L. Hord, 1947-2019

Karen was born Aug. 21, 1947, in Louisville, Ky., the daughter of the late Lloyd and Audra Ledford Keith; she was a lifelong area resident.

She worked for Youngstown Sheet & Tube as a counter for 15 years and later as a waitress for the Brown Derby on South Avenue, Perkins on U.S. Route 224, and before retiring in 2012, at the Youngstown State University coffee shop.

Karen was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.

Karen is survived by two daughters, Phyllis W. (Brian) Black of Struthers and Melissa J. (Stephen) Kover of Newton Falls; a stepson, David S. Bellish of Leetonia; a stepdaughter, Yvone M. Bellish of Cleveland; two sisters, Dianne Schoonover of Fort Walter Beach, Fla. and Tammy (Dan) Bellish of North Lima; three grandchildren, Jennifer Abron of Cleveland, Nicole (Matt) Black of Struthers and Stephanie Kover of Newton Falls; and two great-grandchildren, Lucille Clark and Eleanore Clark.

Besides her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Bellish; a sister, Linda Keith; a brother-in-law, Gene Schoonover; and her granddaughter’s husband, Eric Abron.

Per Karen’s requests, there will be no calling hours or funeral service at this time.

The family requests material tributes take the form of contributions to Davidson-Becker Funeral Home, 11 Spring St., Struthers, Ohio 44471 to help with final expenses.

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

Condolences may be sent to www.beckerobits.com.

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