Linda L. Hines

Linda L. Hines, age 62, of Johnston Township, OH, died Saturday, January 7, 2012, at Northside Medical Center. She was born September 3, 1949, in Ashtabula, Ohio, a daughter of Robert Free and Beulah Mae (Mellinger) McLaughlin. A resident of Johnston Township for over 25 years, Mrs. Hines was formerly of Kinsman. She was a 1967 graduate of Joseph Badger High School. She was employed as a waitress at Virgil's Restaurant in Kinsman, the Wagon Wheel Restaurant in Williamsfield, and the Burghill Country Inn. She attended the Johnston Federated United Methodist Church; and actively participated as a survivor in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life every year. Mrs. Hines loved to spend time with her family; and enjoyed playing Bingo. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She is survived by her husband, James A. Hines, whom she married March 19, 1970, of Johnston Township, OH; her son, Jason Hines of Warren, OH; her daughter, Kristine Ruhlman of Cortland, OH; her sister, Patricia Tharp of Johnston Township,OH; her four grandchildren, Amber Cole of Cortland,OH, Tabitha Granelly of Vienna, OH, Harlei Scott of Cortland, OH, and Zachary Granelly of Vienna,OH; and her three great grandchildren, Kaylei Cole, Zoey Cole, and Issac Cole. She is preceded in death by her parents; and her step father, Virgil McLaughlin. Private services will be held for the family. Burial will take place in Johnston Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life at www.relayforlife.org or mail to Northeast Regional Office, 525 N. Broad St., Canfield, OH 44406, or to the American Heart Association, Great Rivers Affiliate, PO Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693. Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service, 8569 Main St., Kinsman,OH, handled arrangements with a guestbook available at www.baumgardnerfuneralhome.com

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