Andy Linscott

LINSCOTT Andy Linscott, 57, of Baltimore, Oh., born on March 4, 1952, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at The Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, Oh. Andy was a winner, a fighter and an all around Good American Guy, always known for his laughter and humorous stories, and never ran out of jokes. He worked in the Beverage and Food service industry his whole life as a food broker, having worked with Schweppes, CinDay Foods, Lloyd's BBQ, later merged with General Mills/Pillsbury Foods and most recently was very proud to be employed by Birchwood Foods, a division of Kenosha Beef International. He was a terrific salesman and proudly referred to himself as "The Meatman" and "The Full Service, Food Service Guy". Andy leaves behind his beloved wife of 33 years, Gisele McKenzie Linscott; his only daughter, Angie-Sue Linscott; his mother, Norma-Jean Confer; his father, Jack Linscott and his wife, Jayne; his sisters, Candy Paulucci (Tom), Tammy Brewer (Brad); and his brother, Greg Clagg (Laura); step-brother, Steven Shaver (Martha); step-sisters, Sheryll Sharp, Stacey Bossio (Alan); and many nieces, nephews, dear aunts and uncles, French Canadian in-laws, cousins, friends and neighborsall of whom adored and loved Andy so tenderly. He was preceded in death by his beloved grandparents McLaughlin, Linscott, and mother-in-law, Gaby whom he loved very much. He was courageous and an inspiration to many. He firmly believed that anyone is capable of creating their own destiny. His favorite saying was "You CanIf You Try!" He was an avid Buckeye fan! He loved everything that contained the word "BALL".... Baseball, Football, Basketball, Softball, and later golf (a smaller ball, but a ball none the less). While attending Akron University, Andy was one of the original Founders of the Akron Chapter of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity in Akron, Oh., was also a softball coach in the Fairfield County Area for many years and was a Biddy Basketball Coach for the YMCA in Lancaster, Oh. Most of all he loved his family, friends, co-workers, neighbors and his animals. He was loved by all who knew him! He never met a stranger that he did not become friends with.... To know Andy was to love him! He had an amazing sense of humor and passion for life! He will forever be missed, but never forgotten.... Andy would say the following to all of us in these difficult times: "Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there! I do not sleep because I will always be with you in spirit, for I loved you and love does not die!" The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 10:30 a.m., August 22, 2009 in the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 405 N. COLUMBUS ST., LANCASTER, OHIO 43130. Friends may visit Friday, August 21, 2009 from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Andy Linscott's honor, to the Liberty Union-Thurston Elementary School Booster Club, in Baltimore, Oh. c/o Fairfield National Bank - 1301 W. Market Street, Baltimore, Oh. 43105.