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Linda Lyle Wentley, 59

Linda Lyle Wentley, 59, of Willow Street, lost a hard-fought battle with cancer on February 25. She died peacefully at home in Willow Street, surrounded by love. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she spent much of her youth in Millersville. She attended the University of Pittsburgh, where she earned a degree in Psychology. She also earned a Master’s Degree in Women’s Studies from Goddard College in Cambridge, MA. Later she attended London International Film School.

Her employment included stints writing features for the Lancaster Intelligencer Journal, and as an editor for TV Guide. She resided in London, UK for 14 years and during that time worked for British Air (Concorde Team) at Heathrow Airport.

Linda had an intense interest in film, and was an avid gardener. She also loved to read. Known as a cat whisperer, she loved animals of all sizes. She was a kind and thoughtful friend to many. She will be greatly missed by many friends and family from all corners of the globe.

She is survived by her partner, Matt Chambers, of Willow Street, and her mother, Janet (Kilcrease) Wentley, of Millersville, her sister, Cynthia Sides, of Landisville, and brothers, Howard Wentley of Orlando, Florida, Thomas Wentley of Mebane, North Carolina, and James Wentley of Palm Coast, Florida. She was predeceased by her father, Howard Wentley. She is also survived by one nephew and four nieces.

A Memorial Service to Celebrate Linda’s Life will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 1PM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 N. George St. Millersville, PA. Family and friends will be received from 12noon-1PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Linda’s memory may be made to the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602. To send the family online condolences, please visit  SnyderFuneralHome.com.  Charles F. Snyder  Funeral Home &  Crematory 717-872-5041

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January 14, 2014

Matt and Wentley Family, I am very sorry for your loss.  I’m glad I had the opportunity to work with and get to know Linda.  Linda was a glass half-full person who always wore a smile and was always very cheerful and laughed easily.  She made a very good pecan pie; the best, actually.  I also enjoyed listening to her interesting stories about her cat.  Missing you Linda.
Bert L. Baker, Lancaster PA

I send many prayers to family and friends of Linda’s. We both were flight attendants for the same company, I enjoyed talking to her many times, always so positive and smiling. she was a great attribute to this airline and will be missed.

Derric Mcdaniel

Dear Matt-

I’m so sorry to hear of your partner Linda’s death. I never had the chance to meet her, but she seems like she was a very special person.

With sympathy,
Elena Wolman

To Matt and the Wentley Family,
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Linda.  We all can draw inspiration from her life of love, creativity and purpose.  My thoughts are with you.
Roseanne Rogers

I’m sorry for your loss.  I got to know Linda through her visits along with Matt to my Mother’s place after we all became blended family, and I loved her zest for life, gentle good humor, and her whole way of connecting with the world.  She lived a full and passionate life, and I know she left many beautiful memories with my "bonus brother", Matt.  I will always remember her fondly as well.
I wish you all strength and peace in this difficult time.
Jean Lehman

Aunt Jan, Howard, Cindy, Tom and Jim,
I am so saddened to learn of Linda’s passing and I send you my prayers, thoughts and love during this most difficult time. She was a beautiful person. Now heaven will be a brighter place.
I am sorry,
Rick

Howard: My sincere condolences to you and your family

Lady Wentley, my dearest Linda, I will cherish the memories of our many trips on the Underground in London on our way to and from work at British Airways. So many happy laughter filled days, so much fun!. ‘Trrrraaaaaaaaiiiinnnnnnn’. Thank you for being my friend for all these years. I have missed you since I returned to Australia in 2005 and had hoped one day to visit Willow Street. To Lindas family and Matt, I feel your loss from Australia, Linda is a wonderful part of my life that I will remember forever. ‘Poke’- Linda will understand this :-).

Your heartbroken friend – Scott McCormick in Darwin, NT, Australia.

To Linda’s family and Matt, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Martha and I will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace-En Paz Descanse

Pat and Martha Picciano

Aunt Jan and family- I’m saddened by the loss of Linda. I last saw her, with Cindy, at my dad’s funeral. It was so nice to reconnect. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Linda.

With love,
Dave Wentley

I am shocked and so sad to hear of the loss of my beautiful cousin, Linda. I was blessed to have been able to communicate in later years with Linda on Face Book and hold fond memories of our carefree years such as the family reunion at Oglebee Park. I am sending my love and prayers to each of you. Aunt Jan, I can not even imagine your sorrow. I am hoping to see each of you next week at Linda’s service in Lancaster.

All my love,
Anne Wentley Dorsey

Dear Cindy and Family: Please accept my sincere condolences in the passing of your loved one.

Shirley Wolf

My thoughts are with you all. I wish I would have known your her. She must have been a beautiful person.

Steve Lefever

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