Linda Jeanne Cossel passed away at her home in Oak Harbor on Feb. 11, 2012. She was born in Connellsville, Penn. She had been ill for some time with liver and kidney problems. During the last week of her life she was surrounded by her many friends and family members. She was a beloved figure in the Oak Harbor community having been active in the Senior Citizens groups as well as her local neighborhood.

Jeanne, as she was known by all, was beloved by young and old alike. She was a fabulous cook and her background included graduating from Culver City High School in Culver City, California and attending UCLA. Then she worked for a long time as a designer of dentist offices in Southern California. She even helped Ronald Reagan fry pancakes in Malibu.

Jeanne was a giver yet she would not have wanted flowers or such in her honor. Simply do something nice to someone, especially a child and then say “Jeanne sent me.”