Linda Metz, 75 of Rockford, Ohio passed away on June 17, 2024 at 7:20 am at her home with her family.

Linda was born on September 18, 1948 in Van Wert, Ohio to Waldo (Whitey) and Mary Ellen (Custer) Stetler, who both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Donita Loucks and a step-son, Steven Eugene Metz. Linda graduated from Ohio City Liberty in 1966. Linda married Ron Metz in 1985.

Survivors also include three sons, Trace Glosette of Celina, Tom (Amy) Lyons of Rockford, and Chip (Amy) Lyons also of Rockford; step son, Tim (Melissa) Metz of Rockford; two step daughters, Stephanie George of Ohio City and Tami Metz (Jeremy Kline) of St. Marys; grandchildren: Skylar Glosette, Sam Glosette (Justin Kelsey), Cody (Sierra) Glosette, Hayden Lyons, Conner Lyons, Rylan Lyons, Parker Lyons, Branson Lyons, Preslie Lyons, Brooks Lyons, Jordan (Olivia) Bair, Austin Metz, Andy Metz; numerous great grandchildren; and a brother, Gary (Ann) Stetler of Delphos, Ohio.

Linda worked at several different places including Federal Mogul, GE Decatur, Mercer Health Hospital and Van Wert County Hospital. Linda was a very hard worker. She loved to shop and also peruse garage sales looking for bargains. She was always thinking of others and what they could use. Linda attended Olive Branch Church of God of Rockford.

Memorial contributions can be made to Rockford EMS, Ohio City EMS and Ever Heart Hospice.

Friends may call on Sunday June 23, 2024 from Noon-4:00 pm at Cowan and Son Funeral Home in Van Wert Ohio.

Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at cowanfuneralhome.com, Tribute Wall.