Linda L. Hertel

She was born on Feb. 20, 1939, in Salem, a daughter of the late Aaron and Mary Frances Johnson Morris.

Linda had worked as a Clerk for Roose Drug Store and was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church where she was a former choir member. She was a graduate of Leetonia High School, class of 1957 and was the class valedictorian. Linda enjoyed reading, traveling, vacationing, and spending time with her family.

Linda is survived by her husband, W. Ray Hertel, whom she married on March 3, 1962; two sons, Jay A. Hertel of Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. and Mark E. Hertel of Portland, Oregon; a brother, Paul E. (Donna) Morris of Mission Viejo, Calif.; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a “son,” Oscar Suescun.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Suzanne Knopp, and a brother, Karl A. Morris.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Woods-Rettig Funeral Home, Leetonia and on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

Services will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, at 1 p.m. at the Woods-Rettig Funeral Home, Leetonia, with Pastor Kari Lankford officiating.

The family requests anyone in attendance please wear a mask.

Burial will take place at Oakdale Cemetery, Leetonia.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 29 Spruce St. Leetonia, OH 44431 or Angel’s for Animals, 4750 W South Range Rd. Canfield, OH 44406.

Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.familycareservices.com.

1/17/22