She married John Murphy on a perfect summer day on June 4, Together they had and raised their son, John Murphy, and built a wonderful life as a family. Linda was a dedicated, loving, fiercely loyal and happy wife and mother. Her life was a beautiful example to all who knew her of happiness, love, compassion, generosity and kindness. She began teaching for the Youngstown City Schools upon her college graduation in and taught there for over 37 years until her recent retirement in January Linda was an amazing and dedicated teacher.
Linda was also a natural hostess and friend. Wherever she went, fun followed. Linda loved to smile and laugh, and she loved a good party. Her happiness was contagious and her smile lit up every room into which she walked. Linda knew how to make everyone around her comfortable and she always welcomed all friends and family into her home.
In fact, she treated her friends as a part of her family, especially her Ray Anderson, whom she loved like a son. Linda never met a stranger in her whole life and treated everyone she met as being special to her. Above all else, Linda loved her son, John, beyond everything. She supported him in everything he did and in all of his sporting events, including baseball, basketball and football, in every stage of his life.
She was, and for eternity will continue to be, his No. Linda was preceded in death by her parents; her in-laws, John T. You have been a beautiful example to all of us of strength, friendship, selflessness and love, and we are forever grateful. Calling hours will be noon to 4 p. Sunday, Feb. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial for Linda 11 a. Monday, Feb. Catherine of Siena Parish-St. Charles Church, Westview Drive. She will be laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery.
May her soul, and the souls of all of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.
