Jean C. Lindenlauf

Jean C. Lindenlauf of Coatesville Jean C. Lindenlauf (nee Cleary), 85, died May 26, 2012. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph R. Lindenlauf, Sr., with whom she shared 50 years of marriage. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy Allen Cleary. Jean graduated from Rosemont College in 1947 with a bachelor's degree in French studies. She was a 1943 graduate of Notre Dame High School. Jean was a member of St. Cecilia Church, Coatesville. She was retired from The Dr. Michael Margolis Coatesville Area Public Library, where she was the circulation librarian. She also enjoyed her church, reading, gardening and of course family. Joe and Jean had moved to their farm in West Caln in 1954. Surviving family consists of four sons, Joseph R. Jr. (Cindy) of Felton, Del., John J. (Beverly) of Camden, S.C., Michael J. (Denise) of Coatesville and Gerard M. (Barbara) of Coatesville; brothers, John (Dale) of Wynnewood and Vincent (Marie) of Amherst, Mass.; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Jean was predeceased by her sister, Barbara, brothers, Gerry and Robert and step-brother, David. Jean's funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, June 1, at St. Cecilia Church, 6th Avenue & East Chestnut Streets, Coatesville, where family and friends may call beginning at 9 a.m. Family and friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 31, at Wentz Funeral Home, 342 East Chestnut Street, Coatesville, 610-384-0318. Final interment to be private. Memorials in Jean's honor may be made to Pope John Paul II Regional Elementary School, 2875 Manor Road, Coatesville, PA 19320. To send online condolences, please visit www.wentzfuneralhome.com.