Obituary of Linda J Conway

Linda J. (Garshnick) Conway, 64, New Florence passed away Thursday, August 2, 2012, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Born December 27, 1947 in Johnstown the daughter of late John and Ruth (Swanson) Garshnick. Survived by husband of 41 years James F. Conway; children: Frank Conway, Robinson; Amy Conway, Long Beach, CA; Colleen and husband Scott Marino, New Florence; Stacey Sheriff, Fairfield, OH; James P. Conway, Reno, NV; Aaron and wife Beth Ann (Floro) Conway, Pittsburgh; Grandchildren Kayla Donaldson, Pittsburgh; Devon and Marissa Conway, Denver , CO; Brendan, Sarah, and Joey Marino, New Florence; Lucas, Jacob, and Nathan Sheriff , Fairfield, OH; Tori and Jonathan Conway, Robinson. Sisters Caroline and husband Steve Coffey, Winthrop, MA; Ruth Ann and husband David Dill, Lakewood, CA and brother John and wife Cathy (Barbus) Garshnick, White House, TN; Linda was the loving, devoted mother of six children, but countless other friends and family members also affectionately called her  and many others knew her as Linda or grandma Linda regardless of whether they were related to her or not. Linda was given these terms of affection due to her tireless and self-less habit of loving and caring for others, no questions asked. Those who knew and loved her will forever remember her kindness and generosity and her willingness to provide a helping hand, a place to sleep, a hot meal, a shoulder to cry on, or just a haircut and good conversation. Linda's unconditional love will be truly and greatly missed and memories of her will be cherished for years to come. Linda was a graduate of United High School and a longtime member of the New Florence Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. She loved to travel the country visiting her brother, sisters, children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. She had a loud, boisterous laugh, and she loved dancing and seafood. She was terrified of mice, snakes and rollercoasters, but seemingly feared nothing else. Your friends and family love and miss you more than words can say, and we were so proud and lucky to have you as our "mom." Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 pm Sunday at Richard C. Stuart Funeral Home, 392 E. Philadelphia St., Armagh where service will be held 11 am Monday. Internment Armagh Cemetery. In lieu of Flowers memorial donations may be made to , The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, 5526 West 13400 South, #510, Salt Lake City, UT 84096 ( www.cholangiocarcinoma.org); New Florence Community Library, 122 Ligonier St., New Florence, PA 15944; or a charity of one choice.