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Ethan Linnon Obituary
He was born Sept. 5, 1997, in Butler to Brion Linnon and Erin (McKindree) Linnon.
Ethan enjoyed working out at the YMCA, listening to music and riding dirt bikes with his father and brother. He was a senior at Butler High School where he ran cross country. Ethan had a great smile, he was full of love for his family and enjoyed living life to the fullest.
Ethan is survived by his parents, Brion and Erin Linnon of Butler, one brother, Connor Linnon at home; his maternal grandparents, Gary and Judy McKindree of Butler; his paternal grandmother, Dolores Linnon of Butler; his maternal great-grandfather, H.L. "Ted" McKindree of Butler; his aunt, Beth Gillan and her husband, Andrew, of Butler; three uncles, Michael and Timothy Linnon, both of Butler, and Patrick Linnon and his wife, Terri, of Hermitage; and three cousins, Ian and Zoe Gillan and Madeleine Linnon.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, John Linnon.
LINNON - Friends of Ethan Alexander Linnon, who died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St., Butler.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Community Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Road, Butler, with the Rev. Dr. Dennis L. Krajacic officiating.
In lieu of flowers, a foundation is being established at Nextier Bank, c/o the Ethan Linnon foundation.
Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ethan Linnon
Debbie Toth
October 13, 2020
Erin, Saying a prayer for you and your family and Ethan. God bless you on this difficult day. Debbie Toth
Dan Lusky
November 12, 2015
I am so saddened by what you must be going through as a family. My thoughts and prayers have been with you since I found out about this tragedy. All we can hope for is we will all be with our loved ones again someday in heaven.
Edelweiss Montera
October 27, 2015
My deepest condolences to the McKindree-Linnon families, relatives and friends. Ethan was such a sweet soul! Till we meet again!
Elaine Minto
October 25, 2015
Erin,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of Ethan.
Ruth Ralston
October 23, 2015
Erin,
It has been a few years since I saw you at the Y. I remember your adorable stories about your Ethan when he was little. Please accept mine and my husband's sympathies,
Ruth Ralston
The Cooper Family
October 23, 2015
We are so sorry for the loss of your son. We will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers. May God give you strength and peace always.
Steve Wasko
October 23, 2015
My deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to Aunt Judy, Uncle Gary, Cousin Erin and Cousin Brion.
I'm sorry I couldn't be there to pay my respects in person with Mom and Dad.
Steve
Adriane Broadie
October 23, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. May God wrap his arms around you now and forever. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Broadie Family
Ty and Anne Christy & Family
October 23, 2015
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May the support of your family and friends help you through this difficult time. May the Lord give you strength and comfort. Our sincere condolences.
The Mulig Family
October 22, 2015
May God wrap His Loving Arms around each of you and may He give you strength and comfort in the days to come.
Barry and Jennifer Cummings
October 22, 2015
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Anonymous Anonymous
October 21, 2015
Prayers are towards your way. I personally did not know him but by the things I've heard and seen he's was such a wonderful young man prayers go towards the linnon family
Sending flowers and a couple other things
Karyn Shade & Family
October 21, 2015
Erin, Brion & Connor,
Words cannot express the sadness we feel for you and your family during this tragic loss of Ethan.
We wish you the comfort and support you need to endure this unexpected journey.
Love & Strength,
Michaele Geibel
October 21, 2015
My prayers are with you. The pain of losing your child never goes away. Learning to live life again is difficult but God only knows why. Keep your faith in the almighty one and your hope in knowing you will hold him again in eternity.
October 21, 2015
Erin, Brion and Connor,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are truly sorry for your loss. God bless all of you.
Brian, Jenifer, Rachel, Rebecca and Brayden Henry
John Kosar
October 21, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ethan's family. We are so sorry and saddened to hear this news in Florida. Our hearts are with you during this difficult time. Phyllis and John Kosar
Karen Allen
October 21, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with Brian and family.
October 21, 2015
Dear Linnon Family, My heart goes out to all of you. Nothing is as horrid than losing a child so young as Ethan was. I am so sorry, to all for your loss. Sincerely Patricia Garris.
Shannon Pikoulas-Black
October 21, 2015
Erin, Brion, Connor and Family, my deepest condolences for your loss. I hope you are comforted by the outpouring of love and support in the days to follow.
David da Silva
October 21, 2015
We were sorry to hear of your loss, and our prayers are with you and all your family
Jim Dulya
October 21, 2015
Brion,
I am truly sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Joy Hays
October 21, 2015
I didn't know Ethan or any of his family but I just want you to know I am so sorry! My heart hurts for you (his family) and friends! I'm praying for you all!
Duke & Karen McMahon
October 21, 2015
To Gary & Judy and All of Ethan's family & friends, Words cannot express our deep feelings of sorrow for you all. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers for the loss of your precious child. With our sympathy, Karen & Duke McMahon
Troy Giesler
October 21, 2015
May God bring you comfort in this most difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Troy Giesler and family
Tim & Linda Booher
October 21, 2015
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Those of us that have children know there are no words. With deepest sympathy.
The Polis Family
October 21, 2015
Linnon Family,
May you find comfort and smile with your memories of Ethan through this hard time. Your family is in our thoughts, hearts, and prayers.
Rinaman Family
October 21, 2015
Dear Linnon family, I am so sorry for your loss our prayers and thoughts to your family. My daughter is a class mate of Ethan and he meant a lot to her. please know that you are all in my thoughts & prayers. My deepest sympathy to your family
melissa kurtz
October 21, 2015
You will be greatly missed by many.fly with angels sweet boy.
October 20, 2015
Brion and family,
You have our deepest sympathies.
Tricia and Andy Dulya
Kurt Schmuhl
October 20, 2015
My prayers are with you and your family on your loss, brian. I am very sorry and at a loss of words. I am very sorry.
Sharon McLafferty
October 20, 2015
Dear McKindree Family,
My heart goes out to you & your family for the tragic loss of your beloved, young son/nephew/grandson. Please know that you are all in my thoughts & prayers. My deepest sympathy to you all (as well as the Linnon Family).
Kim Rodgers
October 20, 2015
My heart goes out the the Linnon family God Bless you in your time of grief. From what I've heard from my daughter Kaitlyn whom she went to school with, he was a very nice guy! Thoughts and prayers to you all!!
Lisa & Charlotte Valletto
October 20, 2015
Dear Erin and family - we cannot even begin to put into words the magnitude of sorrow we feel for you all. How amazing Ethan was - such a tribute from all we have read. I am sorry we never had a chance to meet him in person. May you find strength in the difficult days ahead. With love and tremendous sympathy to all of you.
October 20, 2015
Dear Linnon Family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of Ethan. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Heaven gained an angel!
Caitlyn Thomas ( Miss Glover )
1:45 pm visitor 10-20-15
October 20, 2015
Brion, Erin, Connor and Grandparents;
Our eldest son, Aaron, knew Ethan by reputation as being kind, respectful and fun, hearing many good things from friends of his;
This is all a parent can hope for in a child, that
he made a difference in his community as a young man and represented all you have invested in him, honoring his mother and father.
Connor is known for the same thing, sharing a class with our 2nd eldest son, Tim.
May you find comfort in the outpouring of support in the coming days as people seek to share the weight of your burden.
As you said this afternoon at T.M., Brion, "There are no words right now, but just being there means everything."
Hopefully the encouragement you receive today will strengthen you in the times to come- that was our goal.
The Budmark family budmark
October 20, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss I don't know any of you. May God be with you at this hard time in all your lives
Aaron and Kiersten Petsinger
October 20, 2015
Erin, Brion and Connor;
"Jesus wept with compassion for His friends and comforted them."
John 11
Krizner Family
October 20, 2015
To the Linnon family. We did not know your son, but please accept our deepest sympathy for your family's loss. Ethan was a classmate with our son at the Butler Senior High. May peace and comfort find you during this difficult time.
Shari DeMatteis
October 20, 2015
Brian and family,
So very sorry for your loss. My daughter Merritt thought very highly of Ethan, and knowing Brian he had to have been a great young man. My prayers go out to your family during this sorrowful time.
Donna & Larry McElwain
October 20, 2015
Gary and Judy,
We are so sorry to hear about your grandson. Want you to know you are in our prayers and thoughts.
Donna & Larry McElwain
Ann Foley
October 20, 2015
I am so very sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts during this time. I love you very much ! your cousin Ann Foley
Jocelyn and Thomas Shetter
October 20, 2015
May the support of friends & family help to guide everyone through this terrible tragedy. Ethan was taken and is in a better place. Our prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Micahael & Dee Dee Newcaster
October 19, 2015
Dear Gary, Judy, & families; May we express our deepest sympathy in the death of Ethan. Words can never express the sorrow it brings.
May he RIP.
Tracy Olsen
October 19, 2015
Erin, Brion and Connor:
Scott, Jordan, Tory and I are devastated. You are deeply in our prayers and held in our hearts. We are so truly sorry.
Howe Family
October 19, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. There are probably no words that will heal right now. But, may your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. He is an angel with the Lord now. God Bless!
Linda Kelly
October 19, 2015
A life taken way too soon. May God comfort you during this very difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Toth
October 19, 2015
Dear Erin,
I was so sad when I realized that it was your son who was lost in this tragic accident. I have held you in such high esteem ever since we worked together, my friend, and so I feel your loss heavily on my heart. I know how hard you worked to preserve the memories...may they bring you some comfort now. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family. May God bless.
Bob and Nancy Fisher
October 19, 2015
Dear Gary and Judy,
Our hearts are broken for your loss. We know the grief you are going through..we've been there.
May the Lord hold you in his arms and give you peace.
October 19, 2015
To the entire Linnon family. We didn't know your son, but we attend Community Alliance Church, so just wanted to express our deepest sympathy to you and let you know that we will be praying for you all in the days to come.
Yogi Samuel
October 19, 2015
So sorry for your loss Erin. Keeping your family in our prayers.
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