Linda Kay Blouse, 88, of Hanover, entered God's eternal care, Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Homewood at Plum Creek.

Born May 9, 1937, in Lewistown, PA, Linda was the daughter of the late Richard and Grace (Corson) Criswell. She was the loving wife to Donald L. Blouse, Sr., with whom she shared 69 years of marriage.

Linda was a homemaker. Throughout life, she absolutely loved music. She enjoyed singing at home and going to many shows and concerts. She met and corresponded with some well-known artists, such as Mary Hart, George Burns, and Willie Nelson, and she even developed and maintained a lifelong friendship with Patti Page. In her free time, Linda also loved shopping and spending time with her poodle, Poochie.

In addition to her husband Donald, Linda is survived by her son Barry Blouse and his wife Benita of Abbottstown, son Jeffrey Blouse and his wife Michelle of Hanover, four grandchildren, Aaron Blouse, Kaitlyn Suhre, Kayla Doll, and Matthew Blouse, and seven great-grandchildren, Braxton, Elouise, Kaden, Asher, Lucas, Brooklyn, and Gracie.  Linda also leaves behind one sister, Eleanor Weber of Hummelstown.  She was preceded in death by her son, Donald L. Blouse, Jr., and four siblings, Richard Criswell, Jr., Roxie Hetrick, Wanda Knackstedt, and Jacqueline Jones.

Following cremation, services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggests memorial contributions in Linda's name be made to the York County SPCA, 3159 N Susquehanna Trail, York, PA 17406, or online at www.ycspca.org.

Wetzel Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 549 Carlisle Street, Hanover, PA 17331, has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.wetzelfuneralhome.com.