Linda G. DeLaurentis of Millersville entered into peace surrounded by her family on Friday, March 21, 2008 at Lancaster General Hospital.  Linda was the wife of John P. DeLaurentis.  They were wed November 9, 1985, and this coming November would have celebrated their 23 ^rd anniversary.  Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late William P. and Betty J. (Baker) Heaps.

Linda was a homemaker.  She attended Grace United Methodist Church.  Linda was very artistic.  She enjoyed her dogs, Joey and Bobbi, crocheting, and sudoku puzzles.  Linda loved the beach, especially Wildwood, NJ, and spending time with her grandchildren and family.

Surviving besides her husband John are three daughters, Elizabeth A. "Liz", wife of E. Charles Kimmich of Conestoga, Rebecca S., wife of Ronald V. Spezialetti of Millersville, and Jennifer L., wife of Leo C. Miller of Dover, six grandchildren, Danelle, Emily, Payton, Maddison, Brooke, and Cole, sisters, Suzanne J., wife of Michael E. Albright, Betsy J. Lefever, companion of Mark Gabriel, and brother, William N. Neaps, all of Lancaster.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 24 at 11:00 AM from the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 441 N. George St., Millersville, PA 17551 (872-5041).  The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10 AM until the time of the service.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Lung Association, 101 Good Dr., Suite 1, Lancaster, PA 17601.