Karen L. Flanery, 1950-2019

Karen was born April 25, 1950, in Bellaire, a daughter of Walter and Bettie (Evans) Muklewicz.

Raised in Bellaire, she attended St. John’s Central High School and throughout her life worked mostly as a secretary for numerous companies.

In recent years, Karen enjoyed making crafts and setting up as a vendor at craft shows for Creations for Cody. Karen also enjoyed attending Bethel Friends Church in Poland.

Her husband, James I. Flanery, whom she married Sept. 4, 1986, preceded her in death on Oct. 31, 2007.

She is survived by her daughter, Hope (Gregg) Kurdyla of Warren; son, Eric (Rachel) Williamson of Lake Park, Ga.; two sisters, Susan (Larry) Willis of Salsbury, N.C. and Elizabeth (Jim) Blake of Moundsville, W.Va.; brother, Walter (Lucy) Muklewicz of St. Clairsville; her best friend, Lisa Denmeade, as well as Elaine and Cody, all of New Middletown; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, Karen was preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa Holmes.

A memorial service celebrating Karen’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, at Bethel Friends Church, 2771 Spitler Road, Poland, Ohio 44514.

Memorial tributes may take the form of contributions to Creations for Cody, 4857 E. Calla Road, New Middletown, Ohio 44442.

Arrangements are being handled by Davidson-Becker Funeral Home. Please visit www.beckerobits.com to send condolences.

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