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Linda Pohto Obituary
She was born the daughter of Shirley (Rose) and Robert E. Bochnak on July 9, 1956 in Painesville,
Linda was employed at the North Coast Council in Valley View. She was a 1974 graduate of Fairport Harding High School. She served on numerous committees in the Lake County area and throughout Ohio that support children and education. Linda was an active member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Fairport Harbor, Property Committee, Church Council, Zion's ministry, Youth group, Sunday school, Vacation Bible School.
Mrs. Pohto dedicated her life to serving the community in many capacities including serving the Fairport Harbor school system and Auburn Career Center. Linda worked hand in hand with the Summer Concert Series in Fairport, was a member of the Finnish Heritage Museum, Fairport Harbor Historical Society, Fairport Harbor School Boosters, and Fairport Harbor Tourism Council.
Survivors are her loving children Jessica Lynn Pohto of Chicago, Illinois, and Eric Pohto of Denver, Colorado; and grandson Caleb; mother to her Jeanette Bochnak of Chicago; brother Ted Bochnak of Perry; sister Diane Winters of Texas; brother Frank Bochnak of Chicago; sister Jennifer (Mark) Diamatos of Chicago; sister Christine (Jeff) Borst of Chicago; sister Alberta (Tim) Horne of Columbus and sister Lamberta Hutchinson of Gillette, Wyoming; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Fred E. Pohto who passed away in 2013; and mother in law Viola M. Pohto.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, Dec. 7, 2015 at the Zion Lutheran Church, 508 Eagle Street, Fairport Harbor.
Visitation for friends and family will be 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Church with visitation also one hour prior to the funeral Service.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church or to the Fairport Harbor Tourism, 220 Third Street, Fairport Harbor, Ohio 44077.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Potti Funeral Home, 538 Fifth Street, Fairport Harbor.
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Joy Wiersma
December 7, 2015
Eric and Jessica so sorry for you loss.
Laura Cantrell
December 7, 2015
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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Pam Morse
December 6, 2015
Both Linda and Viola will be greatly missed. Their humor, passion and joy for their family and community will leave a void that can never be filled. Sending prayers and thoughts to the whole family in this time of recovery and healing.
Pam Morse
Terri Wagner
December 5, 2015
I am praying for you Eric and Jessica. I am so sorry for your loss. You guys come from a wonderful family and your mom was a super sweet lady. May God comfort you.
Thomas & Freddie Johnson
December 5, 2015
To the Pohto family, we send to you our love. May God lift and hold you near during your time of sorrow. We will be thinking of you and praying for your entire family. Praying that you will find the joy in remembering all the good times you shared with your dear loved ones as you find peace and healing.
December 5, 2015
The Finnish Heritage Museum expresses its condolences. We will miss Linda, her smile, and her boundless energy.
Lasse Hiltunen, President-FHM
Jeanne Merchak-Stehlik
December 5, 2015
Linda you are with your husband again, and for all eternity! I remember growing up on Courtland Street, Linda and family lived a few houses away. We used to play our 45's, and dance and camp out in their backyard! Prayers being sent to the whole family, especially Eric and Jessica.
Such a beautiful wedding
Margie Remely
December 4, 2015
My life a much better because Linda was my friend. I only wish we had found each other sooner after all of these years and had more time to renew old memories. Jessica and Eric, I am so sorry you have lost both parents now. I was in their wedding in 1975 and went to college with them. They were such wonderful people. Their legacy will live on forever. I wish you both peace and comfort. Remember your happy memories and they will live in your hearts forever.
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