Linda L. Byrd

Age 84, of Malvern, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family.  She was born Sept. 19, 1940 in Canton to Emil and Zelma (Haynam) Logan.  She is a retired schoolteacher having taught English and Latin in the Columbus, Painesville and Canton South School Districts. She graduated from Minerva High School in 1958 as Valedictorian and received her Bachelor's in Education from Mount Union College in 1962.  She is a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Minerva, the Malvern Historical Society, Minerva Women's Club, the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority at Mount Union and volunteered for Minerva Community Meals.  She was an organist and pianist for many years, having played at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, St. Luke Lutheran Community in Minerva and many area nursing homes.

She is survived by her husband, Richard Byrd, whom she married April 14, 1990, 2 sons, James (Jeanette) Arrasmith of N. Canton, Michael (Jill) Arrasmith of Massillon, daughter-in-law, Jennifer Arrasmith of Westerville, brother, Larry (Shari) Logan of Ravenna, 3 grandchildren, Christina, Hayden, Violet and a great-granddaughter, Matilda.  She is preceded in death by a son, William Arrasmith, and a grandson, Adam Arrasmith.

Funeral services will be Monday at 1:00 pm in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva with David Haught officiating.  Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery.  Calling hours will be 2 hours prior to services from 11 am to 1 pm at the funeral home.  Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to St. Luke Lutheran Community (assisted living facility) in Minerva, Ohio 44657.