Malinda "Linda" D Hittle

Malinda “Linda” Darlene Hittle, 80 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on December 23, 2022, at Adams Lane Care Center in Zanesville, Ohio.

She was born on March 16, 1942, in Zanesville, daughter of the late Louis Frank Nelson and Gladys Mae (Hutton) Nelson. Linda worked for Lear Essex Wire for 30 years, where she retired and later worked at Darrell’s Donuts. In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing and crocheting. Above all, she loved spending time with her family.  

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Marvin Hittle; sons, Mark (Mysti) Hittle, Mike (Jamie) Hittle, Marvin (Janet) Hittle Jr.; daughters, Mary (Scott) Blanton, Marla Warne; brother, James (Debbie) Nelson; sister, Louanna Robbins; grandchildren, Brittany Blanton, Amanda Blanton, Anthony Warne, Samantha Gordon, Elizabeth Gast, David Hittle, Craig Hittle, Alicia Valle, Jenson Hittle; and 8 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Louis Nelson; sister, Dixie Yoho; great-granddaughter, Leanne Hittle; son-in-law, John Warne; and brother-in-law, William Robbins.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday December 29, 2022, from 1:00- 3:00 PM and 5:00- 7:00 PM at DeLong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home. Services will be held on Thursday December 29, 2022, at 7:00 PM at DeLong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home with Jason Boggs officiating services. A dignified cremation will take place following services.  

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Association in honor of Linda.

DeLong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home is assisting the Hittle family with arrangements.

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