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Linda Houser Obituary

Linda Lou (Middlecamp) Houser, 76, of Schnecksville, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest, Allentown. She was the wife of Douglas A. Houser to whom she was married 54 years. Born in Lehighton, December 16, 1948, Linda was the daughter of the late Howard A. Middlecamp and Verna M. (Snyder) Middlecamp Zehner. A graduate of the former Allentown Hospital School of Nursing, Linda was a registered nurse employed at The Phoebe Home, Allentown as night shift nursing supervisor for 32 years before retiring. Prior to that, she began her nursing career at the former Allentown General Hospital for 2 years. Linda was a member of the former Upper Lehigh Lioness Club, Schnecksville and the Order of the Eastern Star Rose Croix Chapter #235. Linda was a member of Union Evangelical Lutheran Church, Schnecksville. Linda was a devoted mother whose life centered around her family. Her unwavering love and selflessness were evident in the way she always put the needs of her family, children, and grandchildren before her own. With a heart full of compassion, she found joy in caring for others. Linda's spirit of hospitality, quiet strength, and deep love leave a lasting legacy in the lives she touched. Survivors: In addition to her husband, Doug; children, Jason D. Houser and his wife, Tara of South Whitehall Township, Tiffany N. Houser and her fiancé, David S. Coult of Schnecksville; step sister, Dawn Oswald and her husband, Gerald of Lancaster; beloved grandchildren, Wynne, Pierce, Dougie, Ben. Service: Funeral services will be held 10:30 am. Thursday, July 17, 2025 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville. Family and friends may pay their respects from 9:00 am. – 10:30 am. prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at Zion's Stone Church Cemetery, New Ringgold, West Penn Township. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospital Transplant Patient Fund c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box # 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Linda Lou Houser, please click here to visit our sympathy store. Schnecksville Location

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Jul. 14, 2025.

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Cathy Steklenski

Yesterday

Linda was a great friend in nursing school- we enjoyed so many fun times with her. I was so happy to be one of the bridesmaids in she and Doug’s wedding. My deepest sympathy and prayers to Linda and Doug’s family.

Glenn & Nancy Meyer

July 17, 2025

Dear Doug & family..
Sending our prayers and sympathy to all of you. God Bless.

Gary Stone

July 17, 2025

My beloved neighbor and friend will forever be a part of my life. She fought the long fight for her family. She surely is in God's loving arms now.

Karen and Frank Dreisbach

July 16, 2025

Douglas, Jason and Tiffany and family. Our sincerest condolences on the passing of Linda. she was truly a very special woman, and we will miss her. We will always cherish the memories we have with her. Please let us know if we can help in any way. With Sympathy

Henry Lehrich MD

July 16, 2025

My deepest condolences to entire family.. I remember her well from the many auctions I attended. God bless her.She left an impact on all who knew her.\sincerely,
Henry E Lehrich MD

Violet Kodlick Heil

July 16, 2025

It was with sympathy and sadness that I learned of Linda’s passing. We went through Allentown School of Nursing together where I became aware of her quiet unassuming and compassionate ways. The world lost a shining light. My condolences are with her entire family.

Kathy Flannery

July 15, 2025

Dear Doug and family. So sorry for your loss. I went to both HS and Nursing School with Linda. She was a sweet and kind person. Always.
Kathy O´Connell Flannery

Robert Bungerz

July 15, 2025

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Houser family - you all know that I am very sad ! oxoxox, Robert Bungerz

Tim & Vicky Balliet

July 15, 2025

Doug, Jason,Tiffany and family. Tim and I send our heartfelt condolences. Linda was such a caring and beautiful person. We wish you strength and healing in your days to come.
Love from your extended auction family.
Tim & Vicky Balliet

Karen Hammer Houck

July 15, 2025

Dear Doug and Family,
I was sorry to read about Linda’s passing. I’ll always fondly remember spending time with you and Linda when Joe taught with you at Northampton. Sending my sincere condolences to you and your family.

Mel and Sandy Lebo

July 15, 2025

Linda was a wonderful caring person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Pr Dennis Moore

July 15, 2025

Dear Doug, Jason, Tiffany and Family,
So sorry to read of Linda's death. She was a wonderful Christian lady. Her struggle with kidney disease exemplified her compassion for others while graciously understanding receiving the gift of life. My thoughts and prayers attend you and may God fill the void in your lives with God’s compassion and love.

JAMES SKIP FORD

July 14, 2025

A WONDERFUL, KIND AND LOVING LADY TO EVERYONE.

Gail Allison

July 14, 2025

Dear Doug and family,
Chuck and I are so sorry for your loss. Linda was a wonderful person. I especially enjoyed our time together at our monthly GG dinners out at the various restaurants. She will sorely be missed. God be with you and your family.

Mary Snyder

July 14, 2025

I so sorry for your loss I am a distance cousin her mom and my dad Clifford snyder was cousin

Mary Roseman

July 14, 2025

Dear Doug, Tiffany and Jason - my heartfelt condolences to all of you for the loss of your sweet wife and mother . Prayers sent.

Bill Hartenstine

July 14, 2025

Doug, Jason, Tif, so very sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. She definitely was a very special person. Always a smile. And any time we would meet she was very pleasant and made me feel like one of her close friends. She will definitely be missed by so many. Cherish her memories. Our condolences to the entire family.

Pat & Earl Beil

July 14, 2025

Prayers for Doug and family. Linda was such a sweet lady, always a smile and kind words for everyone. RIP friend

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