Linda Wantroba, age 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2026. She leaves behind a lifetime of memories, music, creativity, and love that will remain in the hearts of all who knew her.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Rebah and Chriss Long; her son, Roy Robert Marshall; her daughter, Kathy Jo Marshall; and her three brothers, Larry Long, Robert Long, and Roy Long.
She is survived by her loving husband, Robert Wantroba; her daughter, Kimberly Schoff; her son, Joseph Marshall; her sister, Patricia Reeder; and her 19 grandchildren: Natasha, Kristina, Rebah, Kevin, Linda, Katherine, Amber, Shelbi, Brittany, Tyler, Brandon, Angel’le, Grace, Skyler, Timothy, Michael, Jeffrey, David, and Thomas. She is also survived by 23 great-grandchildren, who brought her great joy, as well as her beloved dogs, Baby and Sasha.
Linda was a woman of many talents and passions. She was a prolific seamstress and a lover of crafts of all kinds. She found great joy in creating beautiful and meaningful things with her hands. She especially enjoyed crocheting and making handmade gifts for her family and friends, putting love and care into every creation she made.
Linda was also a lover of music, a singer, and an avid writer, finding joy in expressing herself through both words and song.
Some of Linda’s most cherished moments were spent making music with the people she loved. She especially enjoyed playing and singing alongside her son, daughter, and grandchildren, creating memories that her family will treasure for generations to come.
Linda’s creativity, music, stories, handmade gifts, and love for her family were woven into the lives of those around her. Though she will be deeply missed, her memory will live on through her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her sister, the music they shared, the things she lovingly created, and the many lives she touched.
Her song may have ended, but the music she gave to those she loved will live on forever.
Rest peacefully, Linda. You will be loved and remembered always.
In accordance with Linda’s wishes, we had discussed prior to her passing that there would be no traditional funeral services. Instead, we agreed that we would honor and celebrate her life surrounded by family in the comfort of our home. This will be a time for family to come together, share memories, stories, laughter, and love as we remember and celebrate the wonderful life Linda lived and the special place she held in all of our hearts.
In Loving Memory of Linda Wantroba Linda Wantroba, age 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2026. She leaves behind a lifetime of memories, music, creativity, and love that will remain in the hearts of all who knew her. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Rebah and Chriss Long; her son, Roy Robert Marshall; herContinue Reading