Linda Mae (Hosey) Rumbaugh

Linda Mae (Hosey) Rumbaugh, 78, of Kittanning, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital – Alle Kiski.  She was born June 19, 1947, in Harrison Township, Allegheny County, to the late Howard M. and Blanche E. Hosey.  A dedicated educator, Linda graduated from Elizabethtown College in 1969 and spent her life teaching and sharing her love of learning with others. She was especially passionate about adult literacy, always believing in the power of education to transform lives. Her love of teaching extended beyond the classroom to the community and her church.

Linda was a faithful member of Harvest Baptist Church, where she was actively involved for many years. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, and following her favorite barbershop quartet across the country. Her constant and beloved companion, her service dog Jack, held a special place in her heart and brought her much joy.

She is survived by her loving husband, David R. Rumbaugh, of Kittanning; her sister, Carole Christy of Cabot; nephews Gregory Christy of Freeport and Jeffrey Christy of Saxonburg; nephew Joseph Fox of Freeport, great nieces Nicholette Christy and Kennedy Christy of Saxonburg, great nephew Matthew Christy of Saxonburg, brother-in-law Melvin C. Rumbaugh and wife Marlene of New Florence; sister-in-law Rebecca Schimp of Manchester, NH; nieces Renee (Richard) Tudor of Seward, Andrea (Keith) Harriman of Newtown, and Stacey (Steven) Brown of Manchester, NH.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her niece Marcia Fox; brothers-in-law Elmer Christy and Charles Wallace; and her cherished service dog, Jack.

Friends and family will be received Wednesday, September 10, from 2–4 PM and 6–8 PM, and again on Thursday, September 11, from 10–11 AM at Kennedy & Blodgett Funeral Home, 253 N. Grant Ave., Kittanning, PA.  A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, September 11 at 11:00 AM, officiated by Pastor Allen Waldrep. Interment will follow at Rimersburg Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Harvest Baptist Church or Harvest Baptist Academy, causes that were dear to Linda’s heart.  

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