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Painesville Location

1000 Mentor Avenue Painesville, Ohio 44077

Willoughby Location

38001 Euclid Avenue Willoughby, Ohio 44094

Mentor Location

6330 Center Street Mentor, Ohio 44060

Linda Jean Nemeth

08/06/1949 — 09/28/2018

A close-up photo of Linda Jean Nemeth smiling and enjoying herself at a public sporting event

Linda Jean Nemeth (nee Criswell), was called to heaven and entered into rest on September 28, 2018. Linda was the youngest child born to the late Edward “Pops” and Cleora “Ma” Criswell on August 6, 1949.

She is the loving mother of Christopher (Peggy) Nemeth; grandmother of Andrew and Bailee; lifelong business partner and loving best friend of William “Bill” Janke; sister of John “Chico” (Helen) Criswell and the late Shirley (Frank) Harvey, James (Judy) Criswell and Gilbert “Gilly” Criswell; beloved aunt, great aunt and friend of many.

Linda loved spending time with family and friends watching her home town sport teams, playing cards, and coloring. Linda enjoyed serving her clients in the insurance industry for over 40 years.

Visitation will be held Monday, October 1, 2018 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM at Community of the Holy Spirit, 36600 Stevens Blvd., Willoughby. Pastor Chris Fisher will be the officiant of funeral services that will be held Monday at 7:30 PM at the church.

Private graveside services will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery in Bedford Hts.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 East 185th St., Cleveland OH 44119.

Arrangement have been entrusted to Jeff Monreal Funeral Home, 38001 Euclid Ave., Willoughby.

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4 Replies to “Linda Jean Nemeth”

  1. I will eat pepperoni pizza. …drink coke…southern comfort. .lol. and play keno often. ..I will always cherish the memories I have my friend. ..I will miss our talks more than anything you were such a wonderful friend and I love you Lindalou!!!

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  2. I have such fond memories of Linda. She kept Uncle Bills office running like clockwork, ALWAYS smiling no matter what was going on, and she had such a gentle soul. I wish I could of spent more time with her, but we will see each other someday again. God speed Linda

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  3. I’m sure frank and Teri will miss you terribly, your we’re a good friend.. May you rest in peace. Bill hang in there, I know it’s hard

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  4. Linda was always a joy to be around. She had a lot of special qualities about her. I’m sure going to miss her especially at the Richissin’s gatherings. My heartfelt sympathies to the family. God Bless

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