Obituaries
Dr. Linda Antoinette Hatfield, 66
March 17, 1954 - November 20, 2020
Linda Antoinette Hatfield, 66, passed away November 20, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer which ended her human experience but did not touch her indominable spirit. Linda was born in Tacoma, Washington to her parents, Sake Majemia and Oliver Eugene Hatfield.
Linda held a bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate in nursing science from Penn State University. She did her post-doctoral research on Molecular Human Genetics at the National Institute of Health and Georgetown University. Linda was a licensed neonatal nurse practitioner. She served as the Director of Research and Evidenced Based Practice at Pennsylvania Hospital and was Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania. Her doctoral dissertation won the International Research Dissertation Award from The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International. Her dissertation research is credited with changing medical practice in the mitigation of pain in pediatric inoculations. Dr. Hatfield presented her ongoing research internationally through presentations and an extensive number of publications in scholarly journals. In acknowledgment of the impact of her research and scholarship she was inducted as a fellow to the American Academy of Nursing in 2017.
Linda provided medical assistance on airplanes to children during the Vietnam Baby Lift of 1975. Seeing mothers give up their children to save their lives had a profound impact on her life.
Linda was a world traveler whose favorite destination was Africa. She loved everything Disney and was a Disney Vacation Club member for over 20 years. Linda served as the first lady of Thaddeus Stevens College from 2016 to 2020.
Linda is survived by her husband, William Griscom, son Jonathan Lady and his wife Ellen, daughter Lauren Hillsberg, sister Suzanne Shore, brother Richard Hatfield, and her mother. Linda is also survived by her three best friends who supported her throughout her adult life, especially during her illness: Christina Cadem; Tanya Wagner; and Rosemary Polomano.
Due to pandemic concerns a private memorial service will be held at a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Linda’s honor to Hospice & Community Care of Lancaster or the Lancaster General Health Foundation.
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Condolences to the Family
May 15, 2022
Dear Linda’s Family: Just hears and read about Linda, so so sad. Was looking forward to seeing her at our 50th High School Reuion from Wasson. Best wishes to you and your and her family. From her friends from Wasson High School Class of 72. Angie, Robbie, Chuck, Mark and many more.
November 24, 2020
Dr. Griscom,
You have my sincere condolences and prayers in the loss of your wife. If you need anything, please feel free to contact me 6102094660. Heart-felt Sympathy, Vince Miles.
November 24, 2020
Dr. Griscom,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Our Condolences,
Joe & Tammy Ganse
November 24, 2020
Bill,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers go out to you and your family with the hope that you may find comfort in this difficult time.
Tom Dennes
November 23, 2020
Bill – I was so very sorry to learn of Linda’s passing. She was a wonderful, bright woman, filled with kindness and a smile for everyone she met. I have great admiration for her. My thoughts are with you and your entire family.
Tom Baldrige
November 23, 2020
Dear Bill,
We are deeply saddened to hear of Linda’s passing. Please know that you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our condolences,
Maryann + Howard
November 23, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
God Bless
Ginene
November 23, 2020
Dr. Griscom,
So sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to all. I am sure she has Disney and unlimited chocolate 24/7 in Heaven.
Prays,
Chris
November 23, 2020
Dr. Griscom,
My Sincere Condolences. My prayers for you in comfort and strength.
Warren S Taylor
November 23, 2020
Bill
So sorry for your loss…no words can express our sadnessDan and Kim Jones
November 23, 2020
Dr Griscom,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family that you may be able to find comfort during this difficult time. Danielle Fox
November 22, 2020
Dr. Griscom,
I’m so sorry to hear about Linda’s passing. May you find comfort in your friends, family and memories. Thinking of you,
Beth Wagman
November 22, 2020
Dearest Dr. Griscom,
It is with profound sadness to hear of your loss. My family and I send our most heartfelt condolences and we pray that God’s love and mercy comforts you during this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
Jon Gerald Kramer and Family
November 22, 2020
Dear Dr. Griscom and Family,
I was so sorry to hear that your wife has passed away. You have been such blessings to TSCT. I’ll pray for comfort from the Lord who understands our grief, which is certainly deep when we lose a spouse. Thank you for all you’ve done for us.
Steve Mousetis
November 22, 2020
Bill,
I was so sorry to read in today’s paper about Linda’s passing. I remember your introducing her to me at a reception at Dale High’s Leadership Center a couple of years ago shortly before I retired as President of Tabor Community Services and thinking what an interesting and lovely person she was. I was very pleased that you had found someone like her to share your life with.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences and let me know if there is anything I can do to be of help to you.
Bob Thomas
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