Richard L. Linton, 76 of Beallsville, PA passed away September 1, 2021 in Transitions Healthcare Washington.

He was born February 28, 1945 a son of the late Arthur L. and Ada Thompson Linton Sr.

Mr. Linton was a graduate of Bentleyville High School and a Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving from 1965 to 1971.

Richard was previously employed at General Motors,   a truck driver for different companies in Lordstown, OH, several area dairy farms in the area and was lastly employed at the Beallsville Cemetery where he became superintendent in 2006.

He was a fourteen year member of Hanson-Cole American Legion Post # 391 Fredericktown.

A true history buff Richard became very interested in tracing the history of the Hill family.

On December 10, 1983 he married Cynthia Ford Linton who survives.

Surviving in addition to his wife are three children, Martin Linton (Lisa), Denise Taylor (Bill) and Gary Linton, all of Austintown, OH; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two brothers, James Linton (Jackie) of Kentucky and Wayne Linton (Toni) of Yukon, PA; a sister Sharon Hamilton (Terry) of Niles, OH; several nieces and nephews.

Deceased in addition to his parents are two brothers, Kenneth Linton and Arthur Linton Jr. who died in infancy.

Friends will be received Tuesday from 2 to 8 PM in the John B. Greenlee Funeral Home. Ltd., 2830 Main St. Beallsville, PA where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 11 AM with Pastor Montey Turner officiating. Online guestbook and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com