Linda Marlene Steed Strussion, 71 of Bellaire, Ohio passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center.
She was born October 9, 1946 in New Martinsville, West Virginia a daughter of the late William Case Steed and Mildred Trembly Steed Miller.
Linda was a member of the St John Catholic Church in Bellaire, Ohio, she was a 1964 graduate and salutatorian of her Bellaire High School class. She enjoyed working beside her husband in the family business, Strussion & Son Florist.
Linda was a loving and caring person, the heart of her family, who will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Amy Jo Strussion.
Surviving are her husband of fifty-one years, Tom Strussion; three children, Tom (Angela) Strussion of Arlington, Texas, Chris Strussion of Bellaire, Ohio and Lisa (Chris) Balog of Bellaire, Ohio, her sister, Deborah (Lanny) Sitar of Bellaire, Ohio. Also five grandchildren, Brooke (Jim) Balsei, Taylor (Charles) Colvin both of Columbus, Ohio, Rocco, Lindsay and Cassie Balog all of Bellaire, Ohio and several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will be received at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory 441 37th Street Bellaire, Ohio on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at the St. John Catholic Church Bellaire on Tuesday at 10 am with Fr. Daniel Heusel, as Celebrant.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital or the Belmont County Salvation Army by going to TMCFunding.com.
Share your thoughts and memories with Linda’s family at www.bauknechtaltmeyer. com.
Tom and Family,
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Linda, while remembering all the great times we’ve spent together laughing and having fun. We’ll all miss her dearly.
May the care and love of friends and family provide comfort and peace in the days ahead. Knowing it is the beginning of an eternal life with our Lord and Savior comforts us all. Our most heartfelt condolences. Love, Dave and Julie West and family.
Our deepest sympathies to you Tom and your family. Paul & I were shocked to hear of your loss. Linda was always kind and special. When I would call she always asked about the family. We ended by her telling me we will take good care of your order. Rest Linda and know you will be missed by all that know you.
Debbie, I am so very sorry for your loss.
Tom, Debbie and family, I am saddened to hear of Linda’s passing. Since we moved to Rock Hill in 1954, we were friends at Rose Hill, Central and Bellaire High School. We especially enjoyed the drama club and I will always remember her warmth, compassion for others and that great smile. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sending you all our love .. Tommy …we love you …..
Mark & Sandy Farnario / John & Andrea Farnario / Ben & Courtney DeWhitt …..
Tom,Chris, and Lisa,
We are sorry for your great loss of your mother. She was always a kind and gentle person. I can remember coming to Rose Hill to pick up the grandkids and of course her devotion to following you all around on your activities. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Tom & Family,
I’m very sorry to hear about Linda’s passing.She was kind and friendly and always made me feel welcomed when I stopped by the shop. I’m going to miss our current events chats.You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers and may Linda ,Rest in Peace.
I was saddened to hear about the passing of my classmate and bandmate. Although many many years have passed since our high school days, I will always remember Linda as one of the nicest in our class. I will always keep the happy memories of these times.
Tom and family: so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. She was always a wonderful lady. I remember her as a classmate and friend at Bellaire High. Always a beautiful smile! God bless you all
We are sorry to hear of Linda’s passing as we are in N.C.
Linda was so soft spoken, kind and an all round sweetheart. God be with you all.