Linda Lea Ball
Linda Lea Ball, age 73 of New Philadelphia, died July 1, 2018, in Amberwood Manor under the care of Community Hospice.
Born in Uhrichsville on Feb. 20, 1945, Linda was the daughter of the late John Melvin and Hazel Maxine (Vickers) Milburn.
Linda graduated from the former Uhrichsville High School and spent the past 21 years working for Shoney’s Restaurant in both New Philadelphia and Canton.
Linda will be deeply missed by her children, Jon E. (Mary B.) Ball of Summersville, West Virginia, Lonnie Ball (James Ferrero) of North Canton and Belinda (fiancé, Eduardo Martinez) Ball of San Antonio, Texas; her siblings, Sandy Rishaw, Lola Johnson and Mark (Vickie) Milburn; her grandchildren, Ethan Ball, Jordan Ramsey and Darrick Ramsey; and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her siblings, Nancy McCrea, Janice K. Milburn and John W. Milburn.
A memorial service celebrating Linda’s life will be held in the Geib Funeral Center at Dover on Friday, July 6, beginning at 2 p.m.
Those wishing to do so may send the family a personal condolence and light a candle in remembrance of Linda by visiting the funeral home’s website at www.GeibCares.com.