Obituary of Linda Beach

Mrs. Linda M. Beach, 64, of 805 N. Monroe Street Titusville, died Saturday morning March 9, 2013 at the Titusville Area Hospital following an extended illness. Linda was born on January 26, 1949 in Titusville, a daughter of the late Richard and Neva Metzgar Manuell. She was married to James Beach on March 13, 1981 in Titusville. He preceded her in death on June 9, 2012. Linda was a graduate of Colestock High School, class of 1967. She had been employed at American Home Patient in Titusville for a number of years and was last employed at Provide Medical in Franklin as a manager until her retirement. She was a former member of St. Titus Church and was a former member of the Bruce Shorts Post 5958 VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed her pet dog “Charlie” and watching and feeding the birds in her yard. Linda is survived by a son, Ron Shingledecker of Coco Beach, FL; a step-daughter, Melanie Titus and husband Shawn of Franklin; five grandchildren, Ryan Titus and wife Anita of Washington, PA, Bradley Titus of Franklin, Seth Titus of North Strebane, Tosha Kight and husband Matthew of Centerville, and Amber Worden of Titusville; 5 great grandchildren, Drennon and Ryvers Titus, Hannah and Maddox Kight, and Jordan Kastenbauder; a sister, Donna Smathers of Titusville; a nephew, R.J. Smathers of Titusville; and a niece, Lisa Brown and husband Eddie of Tarentum. Friends may call at the Rometown Community Church on Tuesday from 11:00 to 12:00 noon at which time a memorial service will be conducted by Rev. Tim Harger, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family asks that memorials be made to Hospice of Crawford County 310 N. Monroe Street Titusville, PA 16354.