Linda Lou Summers

Linda Lou Summers 79, Born May 11th, 1946. Passed away peacefully on January 2nd, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Linda was the daughter of the late Harold and Elsie (Albee) Bowers. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life centered around her family and home. Linda will be remembered as a kind, warm, and gentle woman who deeply loved her family. She found joy in crocheting, especially creating baby blankets for family and friends – each stitch made with love. Linda worked for many years at the Silver Diner and the Pie factory in Lake City, and later, alongside her husband, proudly opened Mom and Dad’s family restaurant in the Conneaut harbor. She was also a devoted Cleveland Indians enthusiast and rarely missed a chance to cheer them on. She is survived by her son, Gregory Summers Jr. (Maranda Reese); brothers, Perry (Merle) Bowers, Gary (Stephanie) Bowers, Robert Bowers; her grandchildren, Kendra and Gregory Summers, Tammy (Tito) Santana, Sandy Strange, Dickie West Jr., and Chris Lambert; her great-grandchildren; Nikki (Jose) Ramos-Colon, Anthony (William) Santana, Kay-lee Wiley, Justin West, and Kyle Lambert; as well as four great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was especially close to her niece Michelle Parknow and great nephew, Travis Gregory and Jaime Parknow. Linda was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband Harold Summers; her son, William (“Billy”) Summers; daughter-in-law, Judy Summers; her great-granddaughter, Natasha Santana; her great-grandson, Christopher Allen Lambert; her brothers, Leonard Bowers and Harold (“Red”) Bowers; her sister, Shirley Williams; her paternal grandparents, Charles and Masie Bowers; and maternal grandparents, William and Florence Albee. Her family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the nursing home for their compassionate care, kindness, and dignity shown to Linda in her final days. Your support and dedication will never be forgotten. Linda’s love and legacy and quiet strength will live on through many generations she cherished. A Spaghetti Benefit Dinner will be held on February 7, 2026, from 2pm to 5pm at the Conneaut Eagles Club, 171 Main St Conneaut, OH 44030, to assist with burial and headstone expenses for Linda. Lake Erie Cremation & Funeral Services, 1500 Harpersfield Rd, Geneva, OH 44041, assisted the family arrangements.

Linda Lou Summers

May 11, 1946 - January 2, 2026