Linda Sue (Petrella) Eder, 67, of Chippewa Township, passed away on January 3rd, 2025, at her residence. She was born on June 1st, 1957, the daughter of the late Molly Petrella Eder and her husband. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two nephews, Michael and Nathaniel DeMarco, and her in-laws, Frank and Gloria Eder. She is survived by her husband Frank M. Eder, Jr. and their daughter Molly, the joy of her life. She is also survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Patty and James DeMarco, as well as her niece, Bonnie Javens, and her family, all of Monaca. Aunts, cousins, old and new friends, especially Lisa and Pat Currie, surrounded Linda with love and care throughout her sickness. The best medicine was when her daughter Molly came to visit.

She is the wife of Frank M. Eder Jr. and the mother of Molly Petrella Eder of Ithaca, New York. Linda graduated from Monaca High School, with the class of 1975. She was also a graduate of Robert Morris University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Linda then worked for Kmart Corporation as an office manager and travelling trainer for 27 years. For 13 years she worked for Mount Olive Christian Preschool, where her love for children and respect for her fellow teachers Cheryl, Debbie, and Debbie, grew. For her last 5 working years, Linda shared her love, faith, and fun with the elderly. She loved all her clients and their families. Linda’s love for others came from her parents, the late Oresto “Presto” and Mary Jane (Scialdone) Petrella, as well as her sister and brother-in-law, Patty and James DeMarco.

Linda dearly loved her church, St. Augustine Parish, and was deeply devoted to her faith.

Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, January 7th from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, 3801 Fourth Avenue, Beaver Falls, where prayer will be recited on Wednesday, January 8th at 9:20 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Monica Church, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls, with Father Kim Schreck and dear friend Father Robert Vular as celebrants. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Chippewa.

It was Linda’s wish that monetary donations be made to St. Monica Catholic Academy, Angel Fund, 609 10th Street, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.