Linda Schuller's Obituary
Linda Schuller, 82, of Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, historically known as the first child born in newly established Henderson, Nevada on October 28th, 1942, gracefully passed on November 11th, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Betty (Daniels) Brant, her husband, Martin Glen Schuller, and her son, Martin Trevor Schuller. She leaves behind her son, Brant Schuller (Kristen Lefever) of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, her daughter, Susannah Bartolotta (Stephen) of Southbury, Connecticut, and Jodi (Marrie) Schuller of Sharon, Pennsylvania. Linda is also survived by her cherished siblings, Kathleen Whipple, Jonathan Brant, and Steven Brant, as well as six dear grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Linda earned her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Bowling Green State University in 1964, where she was a proud Sister of the Chi Omega Fraternity. After marrying Martin in June 1964, she began her teaching career in Lakewood, Ohio. They later moved to Little Rock, Arkansas, where she taught at Booker T. Washington School and welcomed her two sons. In 1970, the family settled in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, where Linda became a cornerstone of the community.
In 1978, Linda returned to teaching, taking a position at South Abington Elementary School in the Abington Heights School District. She dedicated over 30 years of her life to her joy of teaching. Her home was full of gifts from appreciative students, a tribute to her impact as a teacher.
Linda was a dynamic member of the First Presbyterian Church, where she served in leadership and organizational roles that reflected her deep commitment to her faith. She was always grateful for the companionship and support from her school colleagues, church and neighborhood friends.
Known for her creativity, Linda shared her talents generously through volunteer work within many community and philanthropic organizations. Upon retiring, she became a docent and board member of the Anthracite Museum in Scranton, further contributing her time and energy to preserving local history. On a lighter note, she will also be remembered for her warm smile and chocolate chip cookies.
In her quieter moments, Linda treasured her time with family, reading on the back porch, craft projects like quilling, cross stitch and quilting. She was always up for a game of Canasta or a trip to the movies.
Despite the challenges posed by Parkinson’s Disease, her resilience and love for those around her remained constant. Thank you to the special individuals at Willow Valley, Lancaster Pennsylvania who provided her the care she required to endure and cope with her illness.
A service to celebrate Linda’s life will be held at Sunset Memorial Chapel and Memorial Park in North Olmsted, Ohio, on April 12th, 2025, at 10AM. In addition, an informal gathering to memorialize Linda will be held in the Fellowship Hall at The First Presbyterian Church, in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania on December 7th, 2024, between 10AM and noon.
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