Linda Hall

If you never had the honor to know Linda Hall, then you missed out on knowing an incredible, one-of-a-kind woman. The youngest of eleven (!) children, she was born in Gip, West Virginia on November 10, 1944. A notably shy little girl, she grew up to be a beloved fixture in the lives of family, friends, and neighbors. Standing just under five feet tall, she was a tiny lady who made an outsized impact on those around her. She abhorred pretense, had little tolerance for nonsense, and possessed a sly, wicked sense of humor. She was fiercely independent and valued her alone time: she enjoyed her own company as much as the rest of us did. She was a lifelong sports fan, especially the Guardians. Back when they were the Indians, and there were games with just a few dozen people in the stands, Linda was among those stubbornly loyal fans. For over 20 years, she was the face behind the snack bar at Colonial Village Lanes, serving up her famous coney sauce to customers—a number of whom became friends. Linda never married and had no biological children, but she was absolutely amazing with kids. When a person new to the world met her, their world became brighter. Along with her mom, she became a kind of surrogate mom for her nephew, Jeff Hall; and when she was 48, she and her mom adopted her son Josh Wellman after his biological mother died. She was an incredible mother and a great daughter too, serving as a loving caregiver during the last years of her mother’s life. Linda was a skilled quilting artist, creating over 50 quilts since taking up the craft in her 60s. Most of these were given as gifts, often to celebrate a new birth. She enjoyed her garden, DIY home projects, theatre and film, and her TV shows: “Murder, She Wrote,” “Columbo,” “Wheel of Fortune,” and “Jeopardy!” were among her favorites. Earlier this year, Linda was diagnosed with mesothelioma. It was pretty advanced by the time it was discovered, and against the odds, Linda fought it with courage, patience, and unbelievable calm. On Tuesday, July 15, Linda died as she lived: on her own terms, peacefully, and at home. Her son was by her side and one of her favorite CDs played quietly in the background. She was preceded in death by her parents, David M. Hall and Hazel E. (Kendall) Hall; and her siblings Jerry, Johnny, David Jr., Selby (“Joe”), Jim, Betty Scott, Richard (“Jake”), and Wilma Fulks. She is survived by her brother, Jackie (wife Marie sons, Bruce and Bob), her sister, Clara “Kay” Hart (husband David Coleman), her son Josh, her nephew Jeff (wife Julie, daughters, Kit and Saige), and a bunch of other family and friends who already miss her terribly. Services will be held at Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, at 566 W. Park Avenue in Barberton, on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Visitation will begin at 12 Noon with a service at 2 PM. Her earthly remains will be cremated and returned to the hills “Down Home” in West Virginia.

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