Elaine (Owen) Linski , 92, formerly of Hanover Township, PA, passed away on Monday, May 04, 2026 after a brief stay in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital.
She was born in Oklahoma City, OK and moved with her family at a young age to California. In 1951, while visiting her brother in an Army hospital in Yuma, AZ she met her soon to be husband who was also hospitalized and shared the same room as her brother. They married shortly thereafter and welcomed their first daughter. They resided in California for approx. 15 years until they decided to pack up everything they owned and make the long journey back to Ed’s home state of Pennsylvania, where they lived for the remainder of their lives. They also welcomed two additional children; a son and daughter.
Elaine was a devoted wife and mother and only returned to the workforce when her children were teenagers. After she retired, she cared for her grandchildren whom she loved and adored. She had a special bond with each one of them. She loved her garden with her roses and her beloved dog Ruby, She also had a passion for houseplants and could get anything to grow, but claimed she couldn’t. She shared this passion with her eldest granddaughter. She also loved her “candy”, and you would often see her with her lap full of “kisses”. If you were lucky, she might even share them with you. Although, if you were her son-in-law, whom she referred to as her sonny-boy, he would only have to smile and she’d gladly share. She truly adored him; his silly antics and thoughtful gifts always made her smile. Thanks to her grandson and daughter in law, whom she cherished and thought of as her own, she became hooked on WWE. She was able to see some her favorites in person many times. Everyone knew not to disturb her while she was watching her “wrestling”. Elaine also enjoyed trips to the casino, be it to Reno, NV or Atlantic City, NJ. Even when she was unable to make it to the casinos any longer she still loved her “scratch offs”. However, there was nothing Elaine loved and enjoyed more than her family. Even at her age she never stopped mothering and worrying about her children. She had an unconditional love that will stay with her family throughout their lifetimes. She always made everyone “ring it twice” when they got to where they were going so that she knew they were safe. Although she could not do the same this one last time, her family knows that she arrived safely in God’s arms, and has been reunited with those who have gone before her.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Edward Linski Sr. and daughter, Susan Ciannilli. She is survived by her son, Edward Linski Jr (Jamie) of Laceyville, PA and daughter, Maryanne Shoemaker (Bart) of Blakeslee, PA., as well as her 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
A private burial will be held at the family’s convenience.
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