Ethel "Linda" Zell John

Ethel, "Linda" Zell John, 92, wife of L. Kirk John, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at the Tel-Hai Retirement Community.  She and her husband had lived in the Coatesville area since their marriage in 1946.

Mrs. John was the daughter of George and Rebekah Zell of Kennett Square.  She was a graduate of Kennett Consolidated School, class of 1939 and West Chester University, class of 1943.   She obtained a BS degree in Education and a Masters in counseling.  She served as a teacher and counselor in the Coatesville Area School District for 31 years.

Mrs. John is survived by a son, Lee Kirk John, Jr., and daughter, Elaine D'Angelo, both of Coatesville, one grandson, Matthew Fesak of Raleigh, NC. and a sister, Minerva Hostetler of Jennersville, PA.

Mrs. John was a member of the Parkesburg Baptist Church.  During her marriage and early years, she and her husband were active church workers, teaching Sunday School classes, serving on various boards and working with youth groups.

In later years, Mrs. John enjoyed time with her family and friends and fellowship at Parkesburg  Baptist Church with those who shared her faith in her Lord and Savior.

Life celebration services will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 11am from the Parkesburg Baptist Church, 103 West St, Parkesburg, PA 19365 with visitation from 10 to 11am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Parkesburg Baptist Church at the above address or Gideons International at www.gideons.org

Arrangements by the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com