Linda Lou Wolford

Linda Lou Wolford, 83, of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025 peacefully at her residence. Born in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Michael Daniel and Emma Catherine (Hain) Strouphar. Linda was a 1959 graduate of Lebanon High School. She worked in clerical positions after graduation, including at Fort Indiantown Gap, where she and her husband, Paul LeRoy Wolford met. They divorced after 25 years of marriage. She was a special education teacher’s aide with Ebenezer Elementary School from 1972 until 1988. Linda loved children and spoke often about the meaningful connections she formed with many of them. She retired from the Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority after 18 years as the office manager/administrative assistant where she used her organizational and planning skills in multiple ways. Linda was a life-long member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church where she was very active over the years with the women’s group and served on church council, in other leadership positions, and on various committees. She briefly attended Living Waters Chapel in the late 1980s before returning to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. In addition to loving children and having a strong faith, Linda loved animals, especially, her 20-year-old cat who passed in April. Her hobbies included playing cards and games, cooking and baking, gardening, crafts, and spending time with her family and friends. Linda loved to laugh and had a great sense of humor. She and her memorable laugh will be missed. Linda is survived by two children Debra L. Wolford and wife Shelley Riser of Harrisburg and Michael P. Wolford and his wife Carol of Lebanon, three grandchildren Daniel Wolford and wife Marta, Cara, wife of Chad Soles, and Brianna, wife of Shawn Toth; three great-grandchildren Abigail and Grace Wolford, and Emery Soles. While Linda was an only child, she is survived by many cousins with whom she was particularly close and thought of as siblings. She is also survived by extended family members and friends. She loved her family and friends and enjoyed many memorable moments with them throughout the years. Memorial services will be held Friday, September 26, 2025 at 11AM at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 723 Lehman St., Lebanon, PA 17046. Interment will be held privately. A visitation with Linda’s family will be held from 10AM until the time of her service at the Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at the above listed address in her memory.

Linda Lou Wolford

January 14, 1942 - September 18, 2025