The Obituary Section

Karen Haines

Middleport, Ohio

February 7, 2026

Karen Lynn Haines 76 of Racine passed away on February 8 2026. She was born on October 24 1949 in Minersville Ohio. Karen was preceded in death by her parents Cora and Norman Grueser and her siblings Max Kenneth Joe Ada Nedra Donna Carol Kay Joyce and Sandra. She is survived by her children T.C. Hill Nathan Haines Courtney Aaron Card and Tim Kayla Haines her grandchildren Morgan Dana Dalton Alexis and Kayleigh her brotherinlaw Leroy Sauters her sisterinlaw Mary Bowers and several nieces and nephews. Karen worked as an Xray technician for many years serving several local hospitals. She took pride in her career and the care she provided to others. Outside of work she enjoyed scrapbooking photography and spending time at the beach activities that reflected her creativity and love for preserving memories. Funeral services will be held on Friday February 13 2026 at 100 p.m. at the…

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Judy Krautter

Middleport, Ohio

Judy was born on January 8 1948 to Calvin and Betty Imboden. She was raised in Minersville Ohio where she developed the warm welcoming spirit that would define her life. Judy never met a stranger and was known for her kindness generosity and loving heart. She worked for many years at the Veterans Hospital in dietary services. Judy married the love of her life Frank H. Krautter who preceded her in death on February 19 2024. Together they shared a devoted life built on love and family. Judy was the heart of every family gathering. She loved cooking for her family especially during the holidays and was well known for her homemade cookies oyster dressing and famous JellO cake. To those who loved her she was so much more than a wife or mothershe was Mom Mama a sister aunt cousin and friend whose presence brought comfort and joy. She…

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Betty Blackwood

Middleport, Ohio

Betty Lou Blackwood 89 of Belpre Ohio passed away peacefully on February 8 2026. She was born on July 12 1936 in Marysville Ohio. Betty was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Weltha Cuckler Bryson her brother Clifford Hobart Bryson her sisterinlaw Dorothy Bryson her uncle Clifford Cuckler her nephew Mark Bryson and her niece Ann Quig. She is survived by her devoted husband of 64 years Vernal Blackwood her nephew Clifford Charles Bryson of Pittsburgh and her niece Janice Allene Bryson of Philadelphia. Betty was a faithful member of Rockland United Methodist Church. Throughout her working years she was employed at City Loan and Kaiser Aluminum. She was a proud graduate of Southern High School Class of 1955. Funeral services will be held on Thursday February 12 2026 at 100 p.m. at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy Ohio. Burial will follow at Wells Cemetery. Visitation…

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