Linda H. Kerr, 63

NEW WATERFORD – Linda H. Kerr, 63, of New Waterford, passed away Tuesday morning, April 29 at Hospice House in Poland.

Linda was born on March 28, 1951 in Salem, a daughter of William K. and Maxine L. (Snyder) Kerr. A 1969 graduate of North Lima High School, Linda married Ray Howdershelt on February 14, 1990. She was employed by Smith-Kline Labs as a courier at one time.

Linda enjoyed camping, boating, and fishing. She was an avid animal lover, and participated in 4-H as an adviser for many years. She also was a member of the Penn-Ohio Rabbit Breeders Association.

She leaves to cherish her precious memory her husband Ray; two daughters, Judy (Waid) Cosgray of Baltimore, OH and Patti (Jason) Huffman of Youngstown; step-daughter Janie Howdershelt of New Philadelphia; stepsons Keith Howdershelt of Coshocton and Ray Jr. of Stratton, OH; six grandchildren: Deanna Jordan, Cassie Ripple, and Tyler, Catherine, William, and Charles Cosgray; three great grandchildren; sister Joyce (Jeff) Ziegler of Columbiana; brother Larry (Karren) Kerr of North Lima; sister-in-law Georgina Kerr of Columbiana; her special aunt Joanne Crum; and many nieces and nephews.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, William L. Kerr.

There are no calling hours or service per Linda's wishes.

If friends desire, material contributions may be made in Linda's memory to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market Street Youngstown, Ohio 44512; or American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

The Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in Columbiana has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Family and friends are invited to visit www.seederly-mongandbeck.com to sign the guestbook or send private condolences.