Betty Jo Black

Betty Jo Black, age 89, of West Liberty, Ohio passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at her residence. She was born September 3, 1930, to the late John and Zelma (Matthews) Rotroff.

On March 12, 1949, she married Philip R. Black and he preceded her in death May 20, 2017. An infant son, and her sisters, Patricia Popps, Barbara “Bootie” Peterson and Margy Xander also preceded Betty Jo in death.

She is survived by her daughters, Rebecca (Ken) Curtis and Melinda (Lon) Peters; grandsons, Matthew (Julie) Curtis, Ryan Peters, and Adam (Rebecca) Peters; great grandchildren, Andrew Curtis, Audrey Peters, Vienna Peters, Aiden Peters and Lilly Peters.

Betty Jo was a member of the United Church of Christ in West Liberty, Monday Afternoon Club and several bridge clubs.  She enjoyed attending auctions, doing jigsaw puzzles, having sweets and being very active in the community.

It was Betty Jo’s wish to be cremated. The family will hold a private graveside service.

The arrangements are in the care of the staff of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home in West Liberty.

K.VH.