Linda J. Davis

Linda J. Davis, 79, of Austintown, passed away unexpectedly Friday afternoon, November 22nd with her family by her side, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. 

She was born April 29, 1945 in New Castle, PA, the daughter of John Bidinotto and JoAnn (Rotz) McBride.

Linda was a 1963 graduate of Youngstown East High School and spent most of her adult life as a homemaker, raising and caring for her family.

She married Robert E. Davis on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1970, and they shared 54 years of marriage and many happy memories together. He survives her. 

Linda was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church in Austintown. She enjoyed going to the gym with her friends, watching Hallmark movies, decorating her home, and baking, especially around the holidays. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and being her grandchildren's biggest fan at their sporting events. Linda was a kind and caring wife, mother, nana, and friend. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Besides her husband, Linda is survived by three children; Scott (Colette) Davis, of Austintown, Kimberly (Jay) Hash, of Canfield, and Robin (Matthew) Nelson, of Cortland. She also leaves behind three half sisters; Rebecca Bidinotto (Mike Piskura), Jenny (Jeff) Bidinotto-Laslow, and Loretta Bidinotto-Ecklund; two half brothers; David (Mary) Bidinotto and Andrew (Julianne) Bidinotto; and nine beloved grandchildren; Scott (Tiffany), Nicholas (Tori), Christian, and Samantha Davis; Lily, Luke, and Olivia Hash; and Sydnie and Connor Nelson; and a great-grandson soon to be born.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, William Bidinotto, a half brother, John Bidinotto, a half sister, Sheila Bidinotto Monroe, and her many beloved pets throughout the years.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM Monday, December 2nd, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 4490 Norquest Blvd., Austintown.

Friends may call one hour prior to services, from 10-11 AM Monday, December 2nd, at the church.

She will be laid to rest in the Brunstetter Cemetery, Austintown Twp.

In lieu of flowers Linda's family requests that contributions be made to a charity of the donor's choice in her memory.

Arrangements for Mrs. Davis are being provided by the Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel, 5797 Mahoning Ave., Austintown.