- Welcome to Sweeney and Beverly Life Celebration Services, where we Celebrate the Color of Life.
Linda Stoltz
Through all of life’s ups and down Linda remained the rock that her family and friends could lean on. She and her brother-in-law owned a tanning salon in Blackwood for a little while, but her real calling in life was as a wife and mother. She hosted many a function, filling her home with love, laughter and song. Of course, it was also a home filled with pets of all varieties: dogs, cats, birds and fish. She was a wiz behind the stove, especially when it came to cooking Italian: the best sauce, incredible mushrooms and pepper and tasty venison. If she wasn’t on vacation, she’d be planning another: Linda went on many adventures including an 11,000 mile road trip with her husband to experience America. She loved the sounds of U2 and David Bowie and the occasional trip to Atlantic City to battle the slots.
Riverside Sports Night 1977 found Linda as captain of the White team, defeating the dastardly Maroon. Of course, it turns out that there was a handsome graduate who had come back to the high school to help to record the event. Gary couldn’t seem to get her to answer the phone so he cornered her at the library to ask her out. They’d share a 47-year marriage blessed by two children: Michael and Samantha. She is survived by her sisters, Lisa Donatiello and Joanne (George) Joo.
Come celebrate 66 great years Thursday March 6, 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 218 South Fairview Street, Riverside. There will be a reception immediately following at Knights of Columbus, 939 Bridgeboro Street, Delran. Donations in lieu of flowers to America’s Keswick Christian Retreat and Conference Center, 601 County Road 530, Whiting NJ 08759 (americaskeswick.org) or Lupus Foundation of America (lupus.org) will be appreciated.
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My sincere condolences Gary, Samantha and Michael, may she rest in peace 🙏🙏my thoughts and prayers are with your family. ❤️
My sincerest condolences and love to Gary, Michael and Samantha as well as Linda’s family and friends.
I will always remember Linda’s beautiful smile and happy nature. She had a way of making you feel that you were special and cared for.
I will miss seeing her very much!
With love,
Cousin Sharon
Every-time I was at the same gathering as Linda we always hugged each other hello and she always made a point to chat with me sometime during the gathering. Linda always had a smile on her face and laughter in her heart no matter what. She fit right in with the Stoltz family! Linda touched my heart and will be truly missed. R.I.P. Linda
We had just met Linda for the first time only 3 weeks ago at a dinner in Atlantic City. We are so glad to have had the chance to meet her and Gary. Linda was so nice and shared her joy of being a proud mother to her children and getting to travel. We are so sorry to hear of her passing and keep Gary and her family in our prayers.
We had just met Linda for the first time only 3 weeks ago at a dinner in Atlantic City. We are so glad to have had the chance to meet her and Gary. Linda was so nice and shared her joy of being a proud mother to her children and getting to travel. We are so sorry to hear of her passing and keep Gary and her family in our prayers.
Love and caring wishes to Linda’s husband and children. While it’s been many years since we were fortunate enough to visit with our NJ family, Linda will always be fondly remembered by Ron and I.
Enjoy your peace, Linda. You deserve it! Love ya.
We were sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. Our condolences and love, and prayers go out to you, and your family, and the Donatiello’s.
Love, Ruth Elliott and Family
It is with saddened hearts to hear of Linda’s passing. Gary, our hearts and thoughts are with you and your family.