Florence W. (Werbeach) Lintala

Florence W. Lintala, 86, Gallipolis, passed away Tuesday at Holzer Medical Center. She was born July 13, 1920 in Fairport Harbor, Ohio to Albert and Margarette Labirdie Werbeach. She graduated from Fairport Harding High School in 1938 and married Donald E. Lintala in Burlington, Kentucky October 19, 1940. They recently celebrated 66 years of marital bliss.

That union produced two children: Brian L. (Lori) Lintala, Wellston and Shelley E. (Dr. Robert) Humphrey, Lombard, Illinois and grandson Jeremy Humphreys of Illinois. She is also survived by Diana (Charles) Raming and several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and many loving friends.

Florence was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Margarette Werbeach; sisters: Alice Kondas and Barbara Rought; brothers: Ernest, Eugene and Rev. Marvin Werbeach; Father and Mother-in-law, Tony and Ida Lintala and sister-in-law, Judy Lintala.

Florence was a homemaker and a Holzer Surgical Hostess Volunteer and Grey Lady for 41 years. She was involved with the French Art Colony and Our House. She was very active in the community and worked hard to promote Gallipolis.

Funeral services will be at the Grace Methodist Chapel on Friday at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Bob Powell officiating. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery, Gallipolis. Friends may call Thursday from 5:00-8:00 PM at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home on First Avenue in Gallipolis.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to:
The French Art Colony
530 First Ave.
Gallipolis, Ohio 45631
and condolences can be sent to:
Donald E. Lintala
c/o Holzer Assisted Living
300 Briarwood Dr.
Gallipolis, Ohio 45631