Patricia E.  Linz (Neel), age 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2025.  She was born in Canton, Ohio, on December 19, 1936, was a 1954 graduate of Timken Vocational High School, and attended both Mount Union College, and Kent State University, where she received her B.S. in Education. After raising her three children to school age, she enrolled at the University of Akron, where she earned her MEd in Education with an emphasis in reading. Along with her husband, Howard, she proudly taught for 25 years in the Canton City Schools and educated both elementary and middle school students as a reading specialist, retiring from Souers Jr. High.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Margaret Neel, loving husband of 57 years, Howard Linz, sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Robert Zelmer, and brother-in-law Edward Zelmer. She is survived by sons and daughters-in -law Dr. Michael and Tina Linz, Dr. David and Amanda Linz, and by daughter Ellen Linz.  Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Dr. Christopher (Dr. Ashley) Linz, Dr. Lauren (Thomas) Scheeler, Dr. McKayla (Tom) Williams, Dr. Meghan (Dr. David) Shuster, Madison Linz, RN, BSN, Alex Martino, Emma Martino, and loving sister Nancy Zelmer. Pat was also blessed to boast of nine great grandchildren:  Jashan and Saiya Linz; Jameson, Kinsley, Keegan and Bryce Scheeler; Beau and Lainey Williams; and Amelia Martino.

Patricia was a long-time member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, National Education Association, Ohio Education Association, and Stark Co. Retired Teachers Association. She also held membership in Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, Mount Union Women, Canton College Club, PEO Sisterhood chapter AC, and the Stark Co. Democratic Women's Club.

Calling hours will be Friday, February 28, 2025, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church from 10- 11:15 AM. Funeral services will be at 11:30 with Pastor Barbara Bartholemew presiding. Following the burial at North Lawn Cemetery, a luncheon will be held at the church.

The family would like to thank Patricia's Windsor Medical Center family and friends for all of their love, care, and support.  A special thank you to Dr. Betsy Baum for her personal and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2551 55th St. NE, Canton 44721, or online @ https://holytrinitycanton.org/

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