Linda Wyckoff Fridenstine, 83, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Born and raised in Oberlin, Linda was the daughter of Monte and Esther (Rogers) Wyckoff. Linda was the oldest of three daughters.

Linda met Paul when he came to the Wyckoff home to repair the television. The sparks flew as they were married in 1963 and enjoyed fifty-four years together, until Paul's death in 2017. Linda was the loving and proud mother of Vicky Lynne Fridenstine, Michael Paul Fridenstine (Shelli) and Mark Alan Fridenstine, and grandmother of Tyler and Kevin Fridenstine.

In addition to her children and grandchildren, Linda is survived by her sister Monte Dale Wyckoff Rybarczyk (Ronald), brother in law John Fridenstine (Lois), nieces and nephews Matthew Fridenstine, Scott (Jessica) Fridenstine, Terri (Scott) Seabold, Traci (William, deceased) Clark, Collyn (Michael) Dyer, Blake (Daniel) Merrell, Ross (Leah) Rybarczyk, and Rhett (Emily) Rybarczyk. Linda was affectionately known as Mama by her grandsons and Nonny to so many in her family. Linda will also be lovingly remembered by her cousin Judy Hoffman, her dearest friend Erma Shultz and other extended family. In addition to her parents and husband, Linda was preceded in death by her sister Myrna Wyckoff Reinders (Richard).

A graduate of Oberlin High School, Linda returned to the Oberlin Schools in the role of administrative assistant to the superintendent, later serving as the school secretary at Prospect School and Langston Middle School. Linda's warm and caring demeanor had an indelible impact on all who passed through the school offices. She touched the lives of generations of Oberlin students and families, giving generously with her heart and time. In addition, she contributed to the Oberlin community as 4-H Advisor and serving on the Oberlin Schools Endowment Board, Allen Memorial Hospital Endowment Board, and the 4-H Endowment Board.

A celebration of Linda's life will be held Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Birmingham United Methodist Church, 15018 South Street, Birmingham, OH. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Birmingham United Methodist Church. Arrangements are entrusted to Norton-Eastman Funeral Home, Wellington, and condolences may be given online at: www.norton-eastmanfuneralhome.com.