Linda Lee Skeeles, age 78 of Toronto (Knoxville) passed away Sunday August 31st at the Trinity West Medical Center Steubenville.

She was born August 23, 1947 in East Liverpool, OH the daughter of the late Ralph W. "Bud" Murray and Myrtle Mae Murray.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Dean Murray.

Linda was a 1965 graduate of Jefferson Union High School and had been for many years a Jefferson County Board of Elections Presiding Judge during Jefferson County elections.

Linda's survivors include her husband of 59 years Thomas E. Skeeles whom she married June 24, 1966; sons, Tommy Skeeles and wife Lori, Christopher L. Skeeles and wife Yvonne and a brother, Kent Murray and wife Cindy; grandchildren, Collin and wife Mickaela, Brandon, Kylen (Cody Waggoner), Hunter, Kenna and Haley Skeeles; great-granddaughter, Brynnlee Skeeles and special grandchildren, Kyle and Cody Zimmerman.

Friends and family will gather for visitation Thursday September 4th from 1 PM to 3 PM and also from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Clarke Funeral Home, Toronto.

A celebration service of Linda's life will take place 7 PM Thursday at the funeral home with Reverend Bill Hibbs officiating.

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