Linda Elaine Burkhart

Linda Elaine Burkhart passed away on December 22, 2021, at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe at the age of 70.

Linda was born September 22, 1951, in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Hayward and Dorothy (DeBord) Burkhart. She had worked many years as a nurse. She was a member of the All Saints Church. Linda will be remembered for her jovial personality and her quick wit. She loved her trips to the beach and tent camping. Linda was an aspiring crafter and liked browsing the local craft shows and boutiques. She especially enjoyed her “Sister Days” where she enjoyed a day of shopping and lunch with her sisters.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister and brothers in law, Frank Knapp, Bob Ross, and Bobbi Burkhart.

Linda is survived by her Fiancé and life companion James “Jim” Hough; daughter, Joey Horton; grandchildren, Josh, Cory, and Elijah Horton; sisters, Carolyn Knapp and Dorothy “Jan” Ross; brother, Richard Burkhart; nieces and nephews, Scott Wellington, Paul Knapp, Bruce Knapp, Mark Knapp, Barbara (Pat) Frea, Jennifer Ross, Jamie (Nancy) Ross, JoEllen (Tony) Bellipianni; as well as, her extended family, church family, and her many friends. She also leaves behind her fur children, cats Maddie and Rudy and dogs Remi and Mikey.

A funeral service will begin promptly at 2:30 on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at the All Saints Church, 733 State Route 41, Washington Court House, Ohio with Rev. Warren Huestis officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 12pm to 2pm, when we begin preparing for the funeral ceremony. In keeping with Linda’s wishes, cremation will follow.