On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, Linda Marie Kitko, 76, of Wellington, passed away at Brethren Care in Ashland.  Linda was born in Cleveland to the late Frederick Mark and Louise (nee Day) Spicer on the second day of January in 1948. Linda grew up in Parma and attended Holy Family Elementary School and Valley Forge High School.

Linda relocated to Brunswick after marrying the love of her life, Dennis. A true entrepreneur, Linda owned and operated Kitko Upholstery for many years.  Upon their retirement, the couple settled in Wellington.

Very religious throughout her life, Linda had faithfully attended St. Francis De Sales Church, in Parma, St. Ambrose, in Brunswick, and was currently worshiping at St. Patrick, in Wellington.

Linda can best be described as a romantic at heart. She loved life and found a way to celebrate every day. Linda enjoyed arts and crafts and in her later years enjoyed Bingo and jigsaw puzzles.

She is survived by her loving sons, Doug (Fran) Kitko, Greg (Yvonne) Kitko, and Craig (Lisa) Kitko; grandchildren, Mike (Shelby), Kelly (Michael), Josh and Matt (Emily); and great grandchildren, Raelynn, Atley, Scarlett, Brody, Brock, Bransyn, Aria and Everleigh.  Linda is also survived by her brother, Lawrence "Larry" Spicer, of Carlsbad, CA. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 51 years, Dennis, and her sisters, Loretta Spicer and Carol Stluka.

Visitation will be on Friday, August 23 at Norton-Eastman Funeral Home, 370 S. Main St., Wellington from 10 a.m. until 11:40 prayers. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at St. Patrick Catholic Parish, 512 N. Main St., Wellington at noon.

Condolences for the Kitko family can be given at www.norton-eastmanfuneralhome.com.