Michael B. Linhard

Michael B. Linhard, 47, of Cochranville, PA, formerly of Baltimore, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at his home. He was the husband of Anne Clement Hutchison Linhard, with whom he had shared three weeks of marriage.

Born in Baltimore, he was the son of Helen Hertzog Linhard of Towson, MD and the late James F. Linhard. He graduated from the Frostburg State College of Maryland. Michael was employed at Wells Fargo of Chester as a Finance Manager.

He is survived, in addition to his wife and mother, by his stepchildren, Emma and Margaret Hutchison, both of Cochranville; siblings, James F. Linhard Jr. of Towson, MD, John J. Linhard, husband of Starr, of Edgewood, MD, Helen L. Aberle, wife of Tom, of Baltimore, and Rachel M. Linhard of Baltimore; three nephews and three nieces. He was preceded in death by his sister, Maura L. Conner.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 12 noon at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 406 Second Ave., Parkesburg, PA 19365. Family and friends are invited to attend the viewing, which will be held from 10:30 AM until noon. The interment will be at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society. Make your check payable to "The HSUS" and mail it to HSUS, Dept. GAIT04, 2100 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA. Condolences may be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com