Linda Clites
Linda Clites, 74, passed away of natural causes Tuesday, September 25, 2018 with her family by her side, in Pittsburgh.
She was born June 26, 1944, in Garards Fort. She was a daughter of Norman and Ina Jean Blaker Smitley. Linda grew up in Garards Fort and called Bobtown her home for the past 46 years. She was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother. She was happily married to the love of her life, Don, for 53 years. She enjoyed cooking, baking, playing computer games, reading, playing her slot machines and vacationing at the beach. She was a simple woman with a lot of love to give, who meant so much to so many.
Linda was a retiree from West Virginia University, where she was an administrative assistant for over 13 years. She was also an employee of Bobtown Shannopin Mining Co. for seven years as an office assistant. She genuinely loved her jobs and took great pride in her work. She made countless lifelong friendships in her work that she cherished very much. Prior to that, her longest and most important job was being a great wife and mother.
She was a proud and active member of United Methodist Church of Bobtown. She helped with Vacation Bible School, Youth Group, back to school events, soup sales and much more. She will be sadly missed by the church’s congregation. She was also a member of Bobtown Shannopin Civic Club for years and took part in many activities throughout her time there.
Linda is survived by her husband, Donald R. Clites of Bobtown, and her daughter and son-in-law, Jill Clites Brennan and Timothy Brennan. She was a proud grandmother and great-grandmother, and a grandma to her grand-dog, Bella. She also had several cousins, nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Ina Jean Blaker Smitley, and brother David N. Smitley.
The staff of Greene and Washington County Hospice and West Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center took great care of her in her final days. She was extremely grateful for the care and love she received from the numerous staff at Allegheny Health Network and UPMC over the past year, as well.
Donations can be made in Linda’s name to Animal Friends of Morgantown, 252 Brewer Road, Morgantown, WV 26508, or American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205.
A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, September 29, in Paul M. Lesako Funeral Home Inc., 204 Dowlin Avenue, Carmichaels, PA 15320, 724-966-5100. A service will take place at 7 p.m. following the viewing.