Obituary of Linda S. Messina

Linda S. Messina, 59, of Hatchtown Rd., Spartansburg passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022, at UPMC Hamot in Erie.

Linda was born on December 21, 1962, in Union City to Ruth (Holtz) Higley and the late Milo J. Higley. She married Frank L. Messina on October 15, 1988, in Lincolnville.

She attended Union City Schools.

Linda loved being a full-time mom and was currently a caregiver to her mother for the past 2 years. She previously worked at the Gertrude Barber Center.

She loved growing flowers and strawberries, cooking, baking, and watching movies. Her greatest joy was being with her family as they grew and spending time with her grandchildren.

Linda is survived by her husband, Frank of Spartansburg; her mother, Ruth of Centerville; 5 children, John Bruzda of Lake City, Richard Bruzda of Titusville, Naomi Rose of Corry, Noel Eastman and husband Ryan of Canadohta Lake, Frank Messina Jr. and wife Jess of Pittsburgh; 6 grandchildren, Jacob, Olivia, Gracie, AnnaBella, Maddie, Blakelyn; 2 brothers, Randy Higley and wife Nancy of Erie, Darryl Higley and wife Martha of Carlisle; 3 sisters, Sharon Higley of Lawrenceville, Patricia Brandon of Marienville, Gina Hotchkiss and husband Steve of Canadohta Lake; and numerous nieces and nephews.