Linda S. Fink

Linda S. Fink obituary, Kettering, OH

Linda S. Fink

Linda S. Fink Obituary

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Linda Sue Fink, age 72 of Kettering, Ohio passed away on July 20, 2025. She was born July 14, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio daughter of the late Donald and Barbara (Clark) Fink.

Linda was a loving and devoted wife, fur mom, sister, aunt, and friend. She began her career with Midwest Optic Group and was employed with them for over 20 years. She then transitioned to TrUnion Appraisal Services in which she was with them until retirement. Linda spent several decades as a volunteer with TWIGS18 in many capacities, raising funds for many years for Dayton Children's Hospital. She was involved with Fairborn Rotary's Andy and Elmer Literacy Project. Linda was a devoted fur and feather mom to KoJak and Kali. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. Linda will be greatly missed by all who had the honor of knowing her.

In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Delberta Neitman; brother-in-law, Michael Neitman; sister-in-laws, Vickie Neitman and Faith Rall; and niece, Peyton Hill.

Linda is survived by her husband of 35 years, Robert "Bob" Neitman; sisters, Donna (Bill) Paulin and Diana (Bob) Hersman; sister-in-law, Lisa (Tim) Towe; nieces and nephews, Laurie (Don), Michele (Dave), Chris (Taunya), Tonya (Patrick), Stephanie (Jeff), Jim (Michelle), Michael, Jessica, and Ashley (Trey); several great nieces and nephews; as well as numerous other family members and friends.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 from 9:30am-10:30am at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, Ohio 45424. A funeral service will begin at 10:30am also at the Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Dayton Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers,memorial contributions can be made in Linda's honor to Dayton Children's Hospital.

To share a memory of Linda or to leave a special message for her family, please sign the online guestbook provided. 

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

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