Linda B. Meade

Linda B. Meade, 53, of Lititz, Pa., passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, due to complications from cancer treatment.

Born in Newark, New Jersey, she was the daughter of Virginia Scheland and the late Joseph Scheland.

Linda was a true fighter. She overcame many obstacles in life, including beating cancer twice. She was the kind of person who would leave herself with nothing to make sure the people around her were taken care of. Some would call her "a modern-day wonder woman."

Linda is survived by her husband, Al Meade, of Lititz, Pa.; mother, Virginia Scheland, of Pittson, Pa.; sons, Angel Torruella, of Allentown, Pa.; and Roberto Torruella, of Pittson, Pa.; daughters, Alicia DeJesus, of Bronx, N.Y.; and Linda Crimi (Lawrence Crimi III), of Mill Hall, Pa.; siblings, Lisa Foster (Perry Foster), of Scranton, Pa.; Joseph Scheland, of Pittson, Pa.; five grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by a nephew, Joseph M. Scheland; and her father, Joseph J. Scheland.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the funeral home to help defray burial costs.

The funeral will be Monday, Sept. 18, with a blessing service at 11 a.m. at the Vanston and James Funeral Home, 1401 Ash St., Scranton, with the Rev. William A. Mentz presiding.

Family and friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment, Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton.

Arrangements have been entrusted to and are under the care of the Vanston and James Funeral Home, Scranton.

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