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Linda Gantz Obituary

Circleville Linda L. (Smith) Gantz, age 79, passed peacefully on July 13, 2025, at The Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio. Linda was born in Circleville, Ohio on August 16, 1945, to the late John A. and Voudis (Keaton) Smith.

Linda is survived by many nephews, nieces and special neighbor, Jane Hodge.

Preceding her in death are her two sons, Michael and Ronald Anderson; husband, David Gantz; sisters Nancy, Barb, Betty, Alice, Brenda and Jonnie.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Nurse Chloe and Social Worker Sarah of Fairhope Hospice, who provided excellent care.

At her request, Linda will be cremated and laid to rest at a private service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home, Ashville, Ohio. Online condolences at olivercheekfuneralhome.com Linda Gantz

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Circleville Herald on Jul. 14, 2025.

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Constance Sue Marburger

July 18, 2025

Linda. Was a special cousin she was more like sister going to miss u very much Linda

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