NEWBURY TWP. – Linda J. Leigh, 74 years of age, passed away Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, at her residence following an extended illness.
Linda was born in Cleveland, on Feb. 28, 1942, the daughter of the late Clifford M. and Katherine M. (nee Parsche) Bonner Sr.
She grew up in Auburn Township and was a 1960 graduate of Kenston High School, following which she attended Kent State University, earning her Bachelor of Science in Education.
Linda taught at the elementary school in the Cardinal school district, retiring in 2002, as well as teaching for a period of time at Crestwood Schools.
Linda took special pride in her gardening skills and also enjoyed bird watching.
She will forever be remembered for her love of family and their love for her.
Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Leigh, in 1983.
Survivors include her son, Brian (Jenny) Leigh, of Aurora; daughters, Susan (nee Clifford) Cheek and Sharon (nee Clifford) Pastor, both of Newbury Township, and Theresa (Steven) Gramuglia, of Middlefield; brothers, Clifford (Toni) Bonner Jr., of Burton, and David (Lisa) Bonner, Richard (Rae Lynn) Bonner and William (Christine) Bonner, all of Mantua; sisters, Carol (Peter) Clemens, of Tennessee, Judy (Donald) Cullen and Patty (Lou) Duplago, both of Newbury, Peggy (Robert) Smith, of Florida, and Kathy (John) Franks, of Auburn Township.
Her grandchildren, Melissa, Sara and Joseph; and great-grandchild, Jade, also survive.
No calling hours.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at 1 p.m. at Newbury Community Church, 14916 Auburn Road, Newbury.
Flowers can be sent to the church or donations can be made in Honor of Linda J. Leigh to The Colton Wise Memorial Foundation, 8797 Chatham Road, Medina, OH 44256.
Arrangements are by Green Family Funeral Home & Crematory Service in Mantua, where her obituary, video tribute, condolences and memories may be shared at www.greenfamilyfuneralhome.com.