James R. Linebarger Sr.

LINEBARGER James R. Linebarger, Sr. (W1CCS), age 80 of Shelton, entered into rest Thursday, June 18, 2009 in the West Haven Veteran's Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the devoted husband of Jane Tybring Linebarger. Mr. Linebarger was born in Boise, Idaho, April 4, 1929, son of the late George F. and Mary Oliver Linebarger and was a Monroe resident for most of his life, also living in New York State for more than 20 years. Mr. Linebarger was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force from 1946 to 1951. He was the owner and operator of the former Bob's Hardware Store in Monroe for more than 25 years, until his retirement in 1989 and was employed with the Singer Metric's Company for more than 15 years. Mr. Linebarger was an avid user of Hand Radio's and belonged to several hand radio organizations. He was the beloved father of Miriam Steskla and her husband, Jack, Ronald J. Linebarger and his wife, Rosemarie, Jane A. Roller and her husband, Bob, Gail S. Sawicki and her husband, Frank, George F. Linebarger and his wife, Marcy, and the late James R. Linebarger, Jr. and Robert A. Linebarger. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Jane Kilmer; 13 cherished grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may greet the family Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road, Shelton. Burial will be in Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Thursday at 1 p.m. Please leave condolences to the family at www.riverviewfh.com .