Linda Lou McCandlish, 79, of Rushville, died Friday, February 25, 2022 in Circleville Post Acute. She was born August 12, 1942 in Lancaster, Ohio to Leo and Lottie (Ballenger) Konkler. She was a 1960 graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Lancaster East.
Linda is survived by her husband of 52 years, Thomas Edward McCandlish, whom she married December 7, 1969; son, Patrick McCandlish; daughters, Rachel McCandlish (Ronald Baker) , Sarah (Dave) Neumeister and Michelle (Joseph) Defenderfer; step-daughter, Jamie (Duane) Herdman; sister, Barbara (Lorenzo) Friesner; 6 grandchildren, Esme, Lily, Tricia, Pearl, Victor and Sylvia; step-grandsons, Caeman and Victor; and great-grandson, Ronin. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Michael Konkler; half-brother, Everett Smith; and half-sister, Pauline Weaver.
A time to visit with Linda’s family will take place Friday, March 4th from 4 – 6 PM at Morgan Funeral Home, 124 Fort St., Bremen, Ohio. A memorial service will follow at 6 PM with Nathan Bigham officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society. Online condolences at
www.morganfuneralhomeohio.com