Linda Loveland, age 74, passed away on May 27th, 2022. She was a devoted social worker who spent much of her life serving Northeast Ohio children and families. Linda worked for Lutheran Children’s Aid and Family Services in Cleveland, Summit County Children’s Services, and was a contract trainer helping adoptive and foster parents. Following her retirement, she was a faithful volunteer at the WomenSafe Domestic Violence Shelter and also a volunteer for the CASA/GAL program, helping abused and neglected children. Linda also devoted her life to her family and hundreds of friends. She loved hosting family and friends at the family home, especially for holiday gatherings or special occasions. Linda is survived by her loving husband Dr. James Paul Loveland; dear children Christopher (Meggan), Mathew Paul, Rebecca Lynn, and Adam Paxson (Lesley); and her grandchildren who were her pride and joy Brandon Reel, Isabella, Stella, and Jody. Friends may call at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland on Thursday June 2nd, 2022 from 4-6pm, where Funeral Service will be held at 6pm.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Linda’s honor to WomenSafe Inc. https://womensafe.org/ or click on the link below.