Mary Linda Thomas

Mary Linda “Linda” (Gallagher) Thomas, 76, a longtime resident of Mt. Pocono, PA, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 in Ravenna, OH.

She was born in Scranton, PA and graduated from Scranton Central Catholic in 1967.

Following graduation, Linda began her career at Bushkill Falls Resort and worked for many years in the hospitality and casino industry.  She worked for Caesar’s Brookdale in the Poconos for many years.  Afterwards, she was employed by Sanofi, from which she retired.  That was the position she was most proud of.

Linda married William Thomas on July 8, 1972 in Las Vegas, NV.  The couple returned to live in the Poconos for the entirety of their marriage.  Linda moved to Kent, OH in 2016 to be closer to family.

Linda enjoyed traveling, playing cards, reading and computer games.  She was an avid Eagles, Phillies and Penn State fan.  Her biggest joy was her family. Linda doted on all of them, especially her nieces and nephews and their families.  She loved a good get-together and was often the life of the party!  She enjoyed many wonderful vacations with extended family and friends.

Linda was preceded in death by her husband Bill; parents John and Loretta Gallagher; brothers, John, Paul and Thomas; her special nephew Godson Mark Gallagher and Bill’s parents William Sr. and Marie Thomas.

She is survived by her sisters-in-law, Joan (Tim) Fink of Princeton Junction, NJ and Dolores Gallagher of Kent, OH; 14 nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews and their children.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Vista Veranda in Ravenna, OH for their wonderful care of Linda over the past 1 ½ years.  They would also like to thank Affinity Hospice for caring for Linda in her final days.

In honoring her wishes, there will be no calling hours, and the family will have a private burial.  Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Wounded Warriors Project in Linda’s memory.

Services in the care of Bissler and Sons Funeral Home and Crematory, 628 W. Main St. Kent, OH 44240.