I think of Linda often. She was a wonderful mentor to me. A great teacher and friend. We shared so many wonderful life events, such as weddings and bar and bar mitzvahs of our children. Sent with love.

Always thinking of Linda. She must be smiling with pride over the joy and success of her children and grandchildren!  With love, Linda Schwartz Friedlander

I think of Linda often. Having known her for more than 40 years I have wonderful memories of the many weddings, bat and bat Mitzvah we enjoyed together. Still shocked at the too soon loss of this wonderful and dynamic woman who was friend and mentor to me and to my family. My hugs go out to Larry, Jon, Jennifer and Jodi and their children and families. 

Oh my goodness I am shocked and sad to learn of Linda's passing. She was truly a lovely woman. I always enjoyed talking with her and never saw anything but a smile. Her kindness will be remembered always.  I truly believe the world was a better place because she was part of it.  To Larry and Jonathan, thanks you for sharing her with us.
Peace,
Elizabeth

Dear Rich Family,
I met Linda over 30 years ago when my son entered pre-school at Park. In his second year of pre school my son had separation anxiety and wouldn’t go into the classroom. I was sitting outside the classroom for days with his newborn baby brother and him. As pre school director, Linda calmly and expertly eased my son back into the classroom. As a young mother, I was enormously grateful for Linda’s kindness and calm. Over the years, and as a Park member, I was always happy to see Linda. Upon greeting, we smiled knowing we navigated something important together. 
My heartfelt condolences to your family.
Stephany Bass

Gayle and I are so sorry for your loss . We will always remember the early years visiting each other . Who could forget while we both were taking the Bar exam when the elevator door opened Jonathon crawled out followed closely by you and Linda .Our families were closely paralelled . We both started to practice at the same time ;we  both had two of our children also practice law ; we stayed in our houses for more than 50 years and were married in the same year .I could go on and on . I know that a great deal of your professional success and your personal success is attributed to Linda . She was such a wonderful and giving person . She will be greatly missed . She and your family will continue to be in our prayers .love Mike and Gayle 

Larry and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Linda’s passing.  We have vivid memories of the two of you walking lovingly arm in arm on Blossom Lane and will always remember her, and you Larry, that way. May her memory be a blessing. 
Neighbors Ilene and Gary Kammer 

Dear Rich  Family, 

Sorry for your loss.Linda and i worked together at park preschool . she was my boss/friend. we started  at park at the same time and left around the same time. too One memory i nave is that the staff threw me a baby shower for my first daughter Amy and it was at Lindas house and she  made a beautiful lunch. It was an incredibly kind thing to do. she was very supportive of me throught my Time at park and she was an all around wonderful person

Lisa Katz/Gelman

Larry, Jon, Jennifer, and Jodi-

We send our deepest sympathy to you and your entire family.  I would always see Linda at all of the concerts, plays, and show choir competitions in Solon with a huge smile on her face.  She was always so friendly to talk to and would always be beaming with pride watching Zoe and Lila.  

Sincerely,
Stephanie and Mark Weiskind

Dearest Larry and Family,
  We are sending you our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved Linda. We were shocked and so saddened to learn of her death.  Since you moved to the Villas , we often saw you and Linda walking by our house and we were so happy to see you  both face to face when we did the same during these months of covid confinement.  We will miss seeing Linda, but Larry we look forward to seeing you and perhaps one day soon taking a walk with you in the neighborhood, as well.  
   Again, please accept our deepest condolences...I will always remember my time teaching with Linda at the J.C.C...from that time, I have wonderful memories of Linda.
    Warmly,
Nancy Levy and Jerry Yosowitz
    

Dear Larry, Jon, Jennifer and Jodi,

I have very fond memories of Linda from my childhood when our families  all hung out together so often.  I am so sorry for your loss.

Bonnie Guttman

Linda and I were classmates at Heights High,and were good friends.We had some common interests serving on the same committees.She and I were members of Park Synagogue,and I would see her and Larry regularly at Shabbat services.A very lovely and special lady who I also enjoyed seeing at class reunions Larry I send my condolences  to you and your family on this loss.She will be missed by
many!
Sincerely,
Joe Arnoff


Linda was one  of our best friends.  After we moved to Orlando we kept in touch.  Either of us would call the other.  We  miss her greatly.
Marv & Toby Guttman

Dear Rich Family, 

My heartfelt condolences. Linda was a very special person. I am truly sorry for your loss.  It was always a pleasure to work with her when she was our Preschool Director and in more recent years she would stop by and say hi when she was bringing in one of the grandchildren for school or lessons. She will be missed. 

Eva Simpson 

Dear Rich Family,
     I'm so sorry for your loss of wonderful Linda.  She was one of the first people that I met, when I moved to Cleveland in 1996 through Ina White/NCJW/Park Preschool.  Her passing will undoubtedly leave a hole in your hearts but, also in those of her many friends and in the community at large.  May her memory be for a blessing!

Dear Larry, Jonathan, Jennifer and Jodi and family,
   Our deepest and heartfelt condolences on the loss of a wonderful and compassionate wife, mother and grandmother.  Linda and the Rich family have been a very special part of the Morris family for over 50 years.  The memories we have of all the Bar Mitzvah's, Weddings, Park Synagogue  and all other life cycle events that we shared  we will cherish forever. There is an empty feeling in our hearts as we share these memories with your family.   We will treasure her memories forever.
           Harriet and Mel Morris and family


Larry, Jon, Jennifer, Jody,  Mel and I are so very sorry to hear about Linda. We will miss our good times together. She was a dear friend, a wonderful wife and mother and a devoted, professional preschool teacher and director. Our hearts are with you at this difficult time. 

Dear  Rich Family,
We were saddened to hear about the passing of Linda.  I first came to know Linda when our children were at the Park Preschool. She was the most caring, loving, kind warm and friendly person we had met. Most recently, pre pandemic, I often ran in to Linda at Beachwood Place on early morning walks. She always had wonderful stories to tell me about her family that she loved so much. She will be greatly missed.
Sympathetically yours,
Linda and Howard Chapman

We send our sincere condolences on the loss of Linda.  She was in my exercise class, and she was always friendly and kind.  She will be missed.
Adell and Michael Rosenthal

My condolences to Larry and family on your tremendous loss. Linda was such a lovely person and I’m shocked and so terribly sorry for her loss!

What a great loss and tooooooo young!  Linda and I became distant friends a long time ago when my son, Michael, was at Park preschool.   She was so caring and organized and ran an excellent program that highly prepared her “children” for kindergarten .  I was always happy when our paths crossed.   She had an infectious smile and great warmth and seemed to remember all the kids that passed through her program.   I just showed Michael her picture and even from the age of  5,  he remembered liking her very much.  My sincerest condolences to her family and all those touched by this loss.   Another light out!


Dear Larry,
  I'm deeply saddened by your loss, and so very, very sorry.  My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family, and Linda will be missed by so many people.
  Lois Simon


Linda and I not only shared our names, as I am also Linda Sue, but shared almost 50 years of friendship.  We met at Park Synagogue in 1967. We have shared bar and bat Mitzvah, wedding, baby naming, and loss too of parents and my own husband, David. Linda has been a wonderful friend and mentor to me and to my family. She will always be missed. My heart felt sympathy to Larry and the entire family. 

Dear Larry and family,
    We were so deeply saddened to hear of Linda’s passing.  Linda was my forever friend from our teenage years.  Our hearts go out to you.  We will miss her.
      Judy and Mort  Rosen

Dear Larry, Jon, Jennifer, Jodi and family:

Linda lent us a crib for our first child (1981). The crib had high railings because Jon was a notorious crib-jumper.

Linda came through. Always.

May her memory be for a blessing,

Bert and Alice Stratton and family

So sorry for your loss.   Linda was so helpful to me while my children were at Park Synagogue Nursery school and I was going thru a very difficult time (Jonathan, you were also a tremendous ally).    She was truly a blessing and will be greatly missed.  

Been friends and almost family for many many years. We were shocked to hear this. Our hearts go out to party, Jody John and Jennifer. Joe and Jan Rossman

My heartfelt sympathy to Larry, Jon,, Jennifer and Jodi, Linda was very gracious to Bob and me when we first arrived in Cleveland in 1965. We continued our friendship since then. I was shocked to learn of Linda’s  passing as we just spoke last Thursday and said we will celebrate our birthdays once the Pandemic is over. I will miss you dear Linda. May you Rest In Peace and May your memory be a blessing. I will  think of you always.






Dear Jennifer, Jason, Zoe, Lila, and Family,
Mrs Rich was the kindest soul. Her smile and was infectious.  Every time I would see her she always greeted us with kind words and a big smile.  I will miss her dearly.  Our Love and Prayers are with you,

Warmest Regards,
Calvin, Dawn, Dominique, Alexa and CJ Burney

Linda was a dear friend.  She was so thoughtful, intelligent, caring and as her family knows very loving.  The world has lost someone special and I was privileged to be her friend!  (Linda was also the organizer of our Mah Jongg game!  Like everything else she did, the place, snacks and location was always perfect).  
Love, 
Myrna 

We were very saddened to hear the news about Linda.  Please accept our sympathies to the entire Rich family.

Debbie and Dan Chessin



To the entire Rich family...
My heartfelt condolences. Linda was always so kind. So sorry to hear of her passing. Love and peace to you all...
Fondly, 
Cherie Kravitz Dubyak

Dear Larry and Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on Linda’s passing. She was an amazing woman with whom I shared fond memories of motherhood, friendship, and shared volunteer activities. She was always committed to task and was genuinely interested in others. Hers was a life well lived and I’m so glad to have shared a small piece of it.

Fondly,
Loe Goldwasser

Linda was my daughter's pre-school teacher at the Agnon School. I  "ran into" her many times since then, (it was in the early 1980's.) We talked about those good old days, and she regaled me with updates on her children, and then, grandchildren. She was one of the nicest, most caring women I have ever known, and she is truly an ayish chayel, a woman of valor. I am so sorry for your loss. Bonnie Filzer Goldfarb

I was so sorry to read about Linda.  She was a wonderful person who was always there to help others. May her memory continue to be a blessing for all.  Sincerely, Avi

Linda was the most kindhearted soul. So thoughtful and generous to all. She was such an amazing grandmother, as I often overheard her making plans to lunch and shop & spend time with her grandchildren. I could tell she loved her family dearly. 

Her generous ways were definitely passed down to her children. They have great character in each of them, directly and lovingly  given from their mother. 
We will miss her. Our  prayers to the entire family as they grieve. 

Larry, Dawn, Cameron and Peyton

My sincerest sympathies to you, Larry, your children and your grandchildren. Linda always had a smile on her face and was so very proud of her family.

Sending comfort,
Howard and Bonnie Goodman

May you find comfort in all of your memories.  Linda was a beautiful person inside and out.   She was also a wonderful teacher for my children.   She will be missed by many.
 With my deepest sympathies,
Rochelle

Dear Larry and Family,
Linda was such a good friend during thick and thin - I shall always cherish our friendship.  She was so  kind, soft spoken, loyal, and caring. I will miss our Sunday night dinners that you, Larry, and Linda continued with our tradition after Bernie passed away.
She will remain in my heart forever. May you be comforted among the mourners of zion.  Love, Esther

Adam and I want to express our condolences to you on the loss of your mother. She was so helpful to me as a first time mom. I will never forget her warmth and understanding. This is such a sad moment. May her memory forever be a blessing. 

So very sorry for your loss. We have such wonderful memories of the cruise and mahjong dinners out! She was a kind caring person and will be missed by all the many people who loved her.

Dear Larry, John, Jennifer and Jody,
We are shocked and saddened to hear about Linda.
She was a wonderful friend for more than 40 years.
Love,  Marian and Joe

Linda was always cordial and helpful when I contacted here.  And she was so clear in her speech and writing.  I remember comparing her handwriting to Mr. Rich's and showing them the quizzical expression I had when I tried to transcribe his notes.  We all laughed.  
And I really liked that she praised my baking (although she mostly tasted it, being aware that I didn't limit the fat content)
It is really hard to see so bright a light go out so quickly, but I know that light is passed to each member of her family.  My heart goes out to all of you.  As Mr. Rich likes to say, You are the best.  All of you.

Dear Larry and family. We are so shocked to hear about Linda! We send our love and deep condolences! Cousins, Jill and Mark.

OBITUARY

Linda S. Rich

November 5, 1942 – December 20, 2020

Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel

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