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2023

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Linda Harruff Obituary

Linda C. Harruff, 72, of St. Marys, OH died 11:45 a.m. Sunday, May 14, 2023 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys with her family at her side.
She was born April 27, 1951 in Jackson, MI to Henry and Barbara (Stone) Swanson.
She is survived by: daughter Nikki Moyar of St. Marys, OH, son Chief Petty Officer Joshua Harruff (United States Navy) currently stationed in Manama, Bahrain, three grandchildren: Gracie, Alyveah and Landon Moyar, sister Donna (Frank) Thomas of St. Marys, OH, sister Judy (Bob) Zink of St. Marys, OH, brother Henry (Jennifer) Swanson of St. Marys, OH, brother Robert Swanson of St. Marys, OH, former husband Ed Harruff of St. Marys, OH, and "bonus brother" Richard Smith of Michigan.
Preceded in death by: parents Henry and Barbara Swanson; sister Julia (Edward) Woods
She was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1969) and Wright State University.
Linda retired from the Auglaize Co. Juvenile Court, having served as an administrative assistant for Judge Mark Spees. She then worked as an activities coordinator at Grande Lake Healthcare Center in St. Marys.
She was a member of Eagles Lodge Aerie #767 and VFW Post 9289 auxiliaries.
Her favorite pastimes included watching movies, reading books, caring for animals and working in the yard at her home. More than anything else, she treasured the time she was able to spend with her grandchildren, family and close friends.
Rites are scheduled to begin 12:00 noon Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home 314 W. High Street in St. Marys. Pastor Robert Sweeney will officiate the services.
Visitation 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon on Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Grand Lake Hospice.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Linda's family via: MillerFuneralHomes.net.

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Published by The Evening Leader from May 17 to May 18, 2023.

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Jim Sampson

May 19, 2023

My condolences to the Swonsen family,Linda was just the nicest person.I picked and coached her son Josh she was allways thier.I and my brother Mike sat and had supper a few times with the Swansens, they all were just a awesome family and friends.Judy,Dona,junior,and bob, my heart goes out to you all and I feel blessed to have had Josh on my ball team and Linda thier on the side line reminising.She was a great mom and friend to all that new her.Jim Sampson jr

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