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Linda Bebko-Jones Obituary

Linda Bebko-Jones, age 65, of Erie, retired Pa. State Representative, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Erie on May 1, 1946. Linda was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy and Erie Business Center. She became active in the political system as a Legislative Aide to several Senators. Linda was elected as a member of the Pa. House of Representatives from 1994 until her retirement in 2006. While serving as a representative she was a strong advocate and sponsored many bills to support military and veteran benefits and health and human services, including adoptee rights, substance abuse prevention and women's rights. Some of the many awards Linda received included the Democratic Woman of the Year; Pa. Federation of Women's Outstanding Elected Women; and Women's Club Woman of the Year. She also served as a delegate to the 2000 Democratic Convention and served on many local and state boards and associations. Her lifelong involvement in her local and state community was her main hobby and interest until the birth of her granddaughter. Linda is survived by one daughter, Pam Kulich of San Diego, Calif.; one son, Bryan T. Jones of Erie; one sister, Gretchen Bebko and two brothers, Larry Nimeth (Dorothy) all of Erie and John Bebko, Jr. of Cleveland, Ohio; one granddaughter, Tegan Kulich; her best friend, Carol Krysiak; three stepchildren, Kevin, Mark and Laurie; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas F. Jones; her parents, Helen Sobolewski Bebko, John Bebko, Sr. and Joanne Nimeth Bebko; one brother, Mark Bebko and one sister, Nadine Bebko. Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Road on Tuesday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service there at 1 p.m. conducted by Rev. John Detisch. Interment, Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society,-Erie Unit, 2115 West 38th St., Erie, PA 16508. To send condolences, visit www.dusckasfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Nov. 22, 2011.

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Carol

November 16, 2020

Still missing you my friend!

Robin Parrish (Gigliotti)

February 29, 2012

Pam & Bryan,
I was so saddened to hear about your Mom's passing. I was just talking to Rep. Readshaw today and happened to ask if he ever hears from her, so I just found out today. She was my maid of honor when Frank & I married and we tried to keep in touch by cards & letters. I Loved your Mother dearly and we had many good times & bad too. Please except my condolences and know how much she was loved by everyone. I would have been there if I had known. My prayers are with you both.

Hank Aldrete

November 29, 2011

Dear Children and Family,

Please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss.

I've known Mom for almost 50 years and
you always knew where you stood with her. She worked hard, spoke her mind & usually with a good dose of humor mixed in.

Some people make an indelible imprint on your life..........'LBJ' was that type of person and she will be missed.

Hank and Susan Aldrete

November 27, 2011

Dear Gretchen, John, Pam and Brian,
I have known your Mom forever, we were such good friends when I lived in Erie. She changed her life and set out to help others and boy did she. I am so proud to call her my friend.I am so sorry for your loss! rest assured your Mom is in a much better place and with those she loves. She will be watching over you! I will miss her. May God be with you in your time of sorrow. Please extend our sympathies to the rest of your family.
Love,
Carol and Ray Kozlowski
Cincinnati, Ohio

julie lucas

November 27, 2011

pam, i'm so sorry to hear your mom passed. i was playing on the internet and came across the news accidently. let us know if we can do anything for you and brian...your mom will be missed and I know you have wonderful memories of her.

Ed and Connie DeLeo

November 25, 2011

Dear Pam and Bryan, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort as you grieve. Your mom is in good hands. God bless you now and always.

Mathew Pundt

November 24, 2011

Linda you were a blessing to call a friend. You have done so much for so many people. A true mark of a persons life is what they have done for others and difference you made in your community.

You have made your mark on the world in so many ways. Enjoy your rewards in heaven. God speed!

jim and joann santo

November 24, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

November 23, 2011

Dear Pam and Bryan, At this Thanksgiving season, we can all say Thanks to the Lord for the years He gave us with this great lady, your Mom and our friend, Linda. We were friends in government for about twenty years, and her smile and positive attitude are two things I shall always cherish. My husband and Tom always used to talk on the sidelines while she and I worked the crowds. And we shared some sad times, too, when Tom was sick and she cared so lovingly for him. She was a super individual, who worked hard for everything she got in life. It was my honor to know her. I assure you she will not be forgotten. God bless you two and the rest of her family at this sad time. With affection,
Joy Greco
(Retired Erie County Councilwoman)

annette williams

November 23, 2011

Jane i'm so sorry to hear about your mom, she used to help me when i needed it, she was a wonderfull lady and she will be miss. i used to live in erie pa now i am in uc pa.

Jeffrey Johnson

November 23, 2011

To The Bebko-Jones Family,

I will miss Linda greatly. She was always so good to me. She and my Cousin Carol were close friends all of their lives. My deepest sympathy.

Jeffrey J. Johnson

Michele Adams

November 23, 2011

Gretchen:
So sorry to hear of your sister's passing. I just found out today...my prayers are with you....

Kimberly Jones

November 23, 2011

Pam and Bryan and Family,
My Deepest Sympathy goes out to you all. I have known your Mom for many years, back when you lived on Lynn street. She was a wonderful woman, she will be deeply missed.

Genevieve "Jenny" Schultz-Rathburn & Family

November 22, 2011

Pam & Bryan...

You have my deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mom...



She gave so much to the Erie area...and will be forever missed!

Diana Cichetti Ward

November 22, 2011

My condolences to Linda's family on her passing. We were high school classmates at Villa Maria and I have very fond memories of Linda...she was unforgetable and when I think of her I can't help but smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Kathy Schaaf

November 22, 2011

Dear Gretchen, and Bebko-Jones Family, You have my deepest sympathy on the passing of Linda. She was a great advocate for our community for so many years. Her presence will be missed, you could definately tell she was passionate about what she did and compassionate to all she could help. God bless you during this sad time. Sincerely, Kathy (Fulton)Schaaf

Joan Peters

November 22, 2011

Our family have always been proud of Linda, especially my father. I know she now is with her mother, her brother , her father and other very close relatives. Linda loved people and was willing to do anything to help them.

Michele (Dalton) Sitter

November 22, 2011

Pam and family, I am so sorry to hear of Linda's passing but rest assured - she earned her place in heaven. Your mom was a great woman who helped so many people and I know the last time I talked to her, all she could do was talk about how proud she was of you! You're in my thoughts and prayers

Mary (Meyner) Oborski

November 22, 2011

I was very sorry to read of Linda's passing. We graduated from the Villa together in 1964. She was always the life of the party. My family and I used to run into her at Barney's on East Avenue when my husband bowled at the GCS Club. She always made you feel good when you talked to her. Please know that I will keep you all in my prayers.

Kathleen Reitinger

November 22, 2011

Please accept my sympathies, Linda was a wonderful woman, whom I had the pleasure to meet during the Elected Women of Erie County luncheons and other political events. She will be missed as a giver and advocate in the Erie area.

Kim Eldredge

November 22, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May good memories bring you comfort and may God grant you peace during this difficult time.

Bill Cole

November 22, 2011

The Erie County Democratic Party extends its condolences and deepest sympathy to the Bebko-Jones family. In the Democratic community State Representative Linda Bebko- Jones was a leader, a listener and great inspiration to us all. Her district consistently had a 60% voter turnout in the 90's in both primary and general elections. From inception she spearheaded the drive to build the new East High and devoted her time and resources to ensure its completion. Her representation on Erie's eastside was impeccable and she will be sorely missed. We are deeply saddened at her passing.May the Lord bless and keep us all during this time of bereavement.
Chairman Cole
Erie County Democratic Party

John Ropelewski

November 22, 2011

Bryan and Carol
I was so sorry to hear about Linda. We go back a long way and I will always remember her as a loving person who was close to my family. I know that she cared deeply about the East side and "her people".
Please accept our condolences.

November 22, 2011

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF
LINDA.YOU WILL REMAIN IN MY PRAYERS.
ARLENE PELKOWSKI BEBKO

Barbara Cleaver Dierickx

November 22, 2011

Please accept our love and sympathy. Linda was our first cousin. She was always willing to go that extra mile for you. She is now with those she loved who went ahead. Barb & Ziggy Cleaver

November 22, 2011

To the Bebko-Jones Family;

She will be missed!

You're in our prayers,
Amos, Jr & LaWanda Goodwine

Thomas F Crowley

November 22, 2011

I am so sad to see my cousin Linda has left for her eternal rewards.May God Bless and keep her and all the family members now and forever

November 22, 2011

To the family of Linda, who could ever forget what Linda did for the people on the lowest economic level, she never forgot anyone and she truly got her wings before going to Heaven. My memories of Linda will always make me smile. Joanne Homicz

November 22, 2011

Ms. Linda was always busy, but, never too busy to listen and help a person in need.SHE was a very good natured person who didn't deserve to suffer. God knew best her job here on earth was a well done one we are all witnesses to her deeds may the gates of heaven open wide to receive you sincerely the AIKEN FAMILY.

November 22, 2011

We will remember all the good times we had together. You were always there when we needed you.
Carol & John Ochs

Amanda Woolston

November 22, 2011

The advocates at Pennsylvania Adoptee Rights are thankful for Ms. Bebko-Jones' work on our behalf during her time in the PA House of Representatives. We greatly appreciate all she has done for adoptees.

John/Jeanie Morshead

November 22, 2011

Pam, Bryan, Tegan, and family, our prayers, love and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Your Mother was an amazing and strong woman, and it was our pleasure to know her. Love and a hug, John and Jeanie. Toby sends his love, too.

Steve Brandon

November 22, 2011

Dear Pam and Brian - I saw you kids grow up and to say your mother was very proud of you would be an understatement. I had a lot of fun with Linda over the years and respected her very much. Please accept my condolences on her passing. (I'm out of town and won't be able to pay my respects in person but my heart will be there.) God Bless your family through these trying times.

Mr.and Mrs. Daniel Migliaccio & family

November 22, 2011

This woman will never be forgotten,she had helped so so many in our community.Our prayers and deepest sympathy to her family and friends alike.

Janet Eyres

November 22, 2011

I went to the Villa with Linda, class of'64. We rode together everyday, first on the bus, then Carol's car. I have a lot of great memories of those old days. Linda was so much fun. She suffered a lot in her life, I'm happy she isn't suffering anymore. I'm thinking of Linda, she's in my prayers.

Janet Brown Eyres

Lori Royer

November 22, 2011

Dear Gretchen & Johnny B. and family,

We are so sorry to hear of Linda's passing. Her contributions to her family, friends and the community will never be forgotten. She was a woman who made a difference for so many of us. Our prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.

Most sincerely,
Lori (Cirino) Royer and Teri Cirino

Richard Zuba

November 22, 2011

Sorry to hear of Linda's passing.My deepest sympathy to the family.
She was a friend and a good neighbor.She did a lot of good for a lot of people,including my family.

deshawn garmon

November 22, 2011

sending my deepest sympathy to your family

November 22, 2011

Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Mr & Mrs Kevin Jones and family

Lynn Jones

November 22, 2011

Pam,
So sorry for your loss. If we can help you out while you are in town, please call.

Sarah Mindek

November 22, 2011

I had the privelage of meeting Linda when I was little at the capitol building as she was a close friend of my grandma's. She showed me around and let me sit in the senators seats. As a child that is an awesome memory to have. I'm very glad to have known such an amazing woman.

Craig Heuser

November 22, 2011

John & family,
You have my deepest sympathy on the passing of Linda. She was such a champion of the people and I admired her tenacity. She gave so much for her family, the Erie community and indeed the Commonwealth of Pa. She will be missed. May you know the peace and comfort of God during this difficult time. I will continue to pray for Linda and all of you.

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