Linda A. (Smith) Leister, 76, of Bechtelsville, passed away Sunday March 17, 2024 at the Pottstown Hospital.
Born in Boyertown, she was the daughter of the late Richard Bruce and Gloria LaRue (Schwager) Smith.
Linda was a dedicated mother and grandmother. She cherished being able to spoil her grandchildren. She was an avid Washington Redskins and New York Yankees fan. Her favorite player was the Yankees’ Mickey Mantle. Linda also loved spending time relaxing at the beach with her family and friends.
Surviving are her son Scott Leister, husband of Stephanie; daughters Pamela Bershas, wife of David, and Kimberly Bainum, wife of Justin; grandchildren Gwendolyn, Grace, and Collin Leister, Cameron and Ian Bershas, and Neeve and Keira Bainum.
Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her sister Sandra Smith.
Funeral services will be held Friday March 22, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1749 S Main St., Bechtelsville, PA 19505. Burial will follow at Hill Church Cemetery, Boyertown. Visitation will be held Friday from 10:00-10:45 AM at the church.
In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made in Linda’s honor to support the Basser Center for BRCA at www.basser.org/donate. Checks can be mailed to Penn Medicine Development, 3535 Market Street, Suite 750, Philadelphia, PA 19104 and made out to the Basser Center for BRCA.