Linda M. (Matlack) Butch Obituary (1939

Linda M. Butch of Warren Center, PA passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022. She was 82 years old. Born in Cincinnati, OH, Linda was a resident of Milltown, NJ from the age of 7 until retiring to Warren Center, PA in 2000. Linda served as a clerk for the Milltown Public Library for nearly 30 years. She was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church at Milltown, where she was also a member of the choir and taught Sunday school. Linda was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was very active in her community and willingly lent a hand behind the scenes for many organizations and events. The Fourth of July is a huge event in Milltown, and Linda celebrated by throwing legendary July 4th picnics. Everyone was welcomed to her home for a burger, drink, and a good time. She loved crafting, crocheting, gardening, and, in her younger days, bowling. Predeceased by her beloved husband Theodore "Sonny" J. Butch, Sr. in 2008; parents Elbirn and Helen Matlack; brother Walter Matlack; and sisters Blanche Herbert and Roberta Goodwin; Linda is survived by son and daughter-in-law Theodore J., Jr. and Monica Butch; daughter Terrie Raychel; grandchildren: Joseph Butch (Jackie), Rosalie Gwerder(Nick), TJ Butch III (Sara), and Allison Raychel; great-grandchildren: Noah, Mara, Nora, Haddie, and Thea; step-grandson Robert (Amanda) Raychel; step-great-grandchildren Aubryana and Madelyn; and many loving cousins, nieces, and nephews. Friends will be received on Friday, February 4, 2022, 4:00-8:00pm at the Bronson and Guthlein Funeral Home of Milltown, NJ. The funeral service will be celebrated Saturday 10:00am at the funeral home followed by burial at Van Liew Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Milltown Public Library, 20 W Church Street Milltown NJ 08850 or the Milltown Rescue Squad, Milltown Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 308 Milltown, NJ 0885028:{"dat