Linda Siler Sherman Clark
Linda Siler Sherman Clark, age 84, of Mansfield, died early Thursday morning, May 5, 2022 at The Waterford at Mansfield.
Linda, born September 17, 1937 in Ashland to the late Lyman and Reba (Korns) Siler, was the first female to be born in the Siler Family in five generations. She was a 1956 graduate of Ashland High School and, at the age of 15, worked as a waitress at the Lyn-Way Restaurant in Ashland- a job she fondly reminisced about and to this day still enjoyed a great piece of pie and a meal. Linda was a retired employee of Packaging Corp of America in Ashland. Prior to that she was the manager of Rhythm Bowl in Shelby where she started the children’s bowling league and enjoyed teaching many children how to bowl.
Linda was an active woman her entire life who was always welcoming, never meeting a stranger but rather always making a friend. Her friends were not limited to humans as she was an animal whisperer and lover always feeding and caring for animals both wild and domestic. Linda loved the outdoors, especially working in her garden and yard, and loved to fish. She was a sports fanatic following all sports but especially the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians, The Ohio State University Buckeyes, and Duke University men’s and women’s basketball. As an athlete herself, she was an avid bowler and golfer and was instrumental in forming the Shelby girls’ softball youth league in 1968 of which she also coached. Together with her late husband, Bill, Linda enjoyed traveling and was especially fond of spending time with her family. She had a close group of friends which she remained extremely active with and enjoyed daily trips for morning coffee at various local restaurants. She herself was an outstanding cook, enjoyed playing cards, and was a Girl Scout leader when her girls were young. Most importantly, Linda was an honest God-fearing woman who lived her life and raised her family with strong Christian values.
On March 21, 1981, Linda married her husband, George William “Bill” Clark, Jr., and he preceded her in death on March 1, 2010. Also preceding her in death were her parents and a brother, Dennis Siler. Survivors include her children: Monica (Dan) Wilson of Erwin, TN, Celeste Hummel of Galion, Cathy (Dennis) Esterline of Shelby, Tim (Lisa) Sherman of Dobson, NC; 9 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; brother: Keith (Eloise) Siler; sister-in-law: Jan Siler; former sister-in-law: Nancy Zorn; and other relatives and friends.
Family and friends are welcome on Sunday, May 8, 2022 from 2-5 pm at the Penwell Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where funeral services will be held on Monday, May 9, 2022 at 11 am. Pastor Rick Utt will officiate the services with burial following in Oakland Cemetery, Shelby. Memorial contributions may be made to Avita Home Health and Hospice, https://avitahomehealth.org/donate/.
For those unable to attend, sympathy may be expressed by leaving an online condolence on Linda’s obituary at www.PenwellTurner.com or by leaving a comment on her obituary post on the funeral home’s Facebook page, Facebook.com/PenwellFuneral.
To view Linda’s tribute video, click this link provided for you: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/MP4SN95QZL3Q2CCG
Tim and family,
I’m so sorry to hear of your Moms passing. Thoughts and prayers for you all.
Celeste, Cathy, and all of your family have my deepest condolences. I know she will be missed by all of you.
Monica, Celeste, Cathy and Tim we give you our condolences on the passing of your mom. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen her but have never forgotten her. I remember her as a softball coach because I played and I remember her as a bowler. Growing up with all of you as well. She’s at peace.
Barbara and I had Paradise Hill Golf Course and Bill and Linda played golf there. What a wonderful couple. Always enjoyed visiting with them. David Bowser
I love you and will miss you dearly.fly high with grandpa.I’m so sorry to my Mom and aunts and uncles and the rest of my family
Celeste and family. We are so sorry about the passing of your beautiful Mom. Hugs and prayers for comfort through this difficult time ❤️
I wish to send my condolence to Linda’s children, and the rest of the family, we have lost a parent, and that is something we truly never get over, as I understand that terrible loss, I send prayers out to each of you! Amen
Monica and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. I have fond memories of your entire family.
This is Carol Hines Williams. I lived in front of your grandparents and Grandma Pearl in Ashland. I remember playing together both in Ashland and going to your home several times for Sunday cookouts. Such good memories!
May those memories and many others bring you peace and comfort as you travel through your grief. May you know Linda’s legacy of a life well lived lives on through you, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Wishing you peace,
Carol H. Williams
May God grant you strength and peace at this time. Linda was a very special person. I’m so thankful that I knew her.
To the family-your Mother and I bowled together and had fun with the girls sofball league which was so much fun.
Lost contact with each other as our kids grew up but I know she will be waiting for me when we meet again.
Knowing the Siler and Sherman Families. May you find strength and peace with the help of prayers and thoughts from family and friends.
I remember the family picnics on Wooster Rd; with the 10 foot picnic table.
Celeste, Cathy and family,
I’m so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen her, but I always liked her.. She was a fun person. Hugs & prayers
Celeste and family, so very sorry to hear about Linda. So many good times in girls softball and bowling with Linda. My thoughts and prayers with you and all the family
Monica, Celeste, Cathy, Tim and families: My sincere condolences to all of you during this difficult time. My heart aches for you, but at the same time it is full as I recall, as a little girl, the many times I’d skip from my back yard on Broadway to yours on Second Street to play. Linda was always so kind, welcoming and always smiling. She was a part of some of my best memories of growing up, be it playing at the Sherman’s, ladies bowling leagues and, of course, many years of softball. My thoughts are with you all. May your many fond memories far outweigh the sorrow you are feeling at this time. Rest in peace, Linda. Thank you for being a part of my happy childhood.
Monica and Celeste…I’m so sorry for your loss,..losing our Moms is so difficult. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss Tim an Lisa Prayers for your family
So sorry Tim & Lisa (and family) for your loss. Prayers said