Linda Kay Mallernee

Linda Kay Mallernee, 60, of Dover, died Monday, June 20, 2011, in Union Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, following a three-month battle with cancer.

Born January 3, 1951, in Dover, she was a daughter of the late Robert P. and Betty Metzger Enck. Linda graduated from Dover High School in 1969 and went on to study at Ohio University, ultimately earning her Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from Kent State University.

Linda married her high school sweetheart, Dana Mallernee, on August 7, 1971, in the First Moravian Church in Dover, and the couple reared two sons. She was devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

Linda was employed as a realtor with Pissocra-Mathias Realty, New Philadelphia, and had previously worked for ReMax, Experts and Mallernee Realty agencies, all of Dover. Before her career in real estate, Linda was employed in the laboratories of Union Hospital, Akron General Medical Center and O'Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens.

Some of Linda's favorite pastimes were sewing making clothing and crafts, flower gardening, and reading novels. There were also many family vacations over the years that make for treasured memories now.

In addition to her husband, Dana, Linda is survived by her two sons, D. Matthew Mallernee of Tampa, FL, and Nicholas R. (Melissa) Mallernee of Naples, FL; two grandchildren, Camryn Rose and Bradyn Robert Mallernee; her sister, with whom she was very close, Pam (Roger) Blumensheid of Dayton; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, O. Richard and Patricia Mallernee of Dover: along with several nieces and nephews.

In keeping with Linda's wishes, there will be no viewing or ceremony. There will be, however, a memorial visitation a time where family and friends may come and pay their respects, Wednesday, June 22, 4 6 p.m. in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory, Dover. To sign an online guestbook and share a fond memory of Linda, please visit the funeral home's website and click on Obituaries.

The family suggests that contributions in Linda's memory be made to Community Hospice, 201 W. Third St., Dover, OH 44622. Further, the family asks that those who knew and loved Linda make a strong effort to go to church God is good.

TOLAND-HERZIG
Dover
330-343-6132
www.tolandherzig.com