Linda Marlene Roush

June 13, 1947 – April 12, 2026

Linda M. Roush, 78, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on April 12, 2026, after a battle with a long illness. Born on June 13, 1947, in Columbus to the late Carl and Evelyn Falk, Linda lived a life defined by strength, creativity, and an unwavering dedication to the people and passions she loved.

Linda graduated from Whetstone Highschool in Columbus, Ohio. She was a proud graduate of Muskingum College, where she earned her degree in education, and she went on to complete her Master’s Degree at The Ohio State University. Armed with her love of learning and a natural gift for connection, she devoted forty years to teaching in Zanesville, Ohio, with the West Muskingum School district and shaping the lives of countless students throughout her remarkable career. Her dedication to education was a cornerstone of her identity, and her impact on her students and colleagues endured long after her years in the classroom.

Beyond teaching, Linda was a woman of boundless energy who was always on the go. She had a deep passion for her beloved Shetland Sheepdogs and spent years training and traveling to compete across the region with her faithful companions in agility trials. She was an avid gardener who found peace tending to her plants, and she cherished time spent at her lake house. You could also find Linda happily spending hours exploring garage sales, estate sales, and any store that caught her eye, mostly with her daughter or friends by her side. Funny, fearless, and endlessly creative, she brought light and laughter to every room she entered.

Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Roush; her parents, Carl and Evelyn Falk; and her brother, Ronald Falk. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Darci Hales-Etzel, as well as her granddaughters Willow Etzel and Harbor Etzel, who were among her greatest joys.

Linda’s faith provided comfort and strength throughout her life, and her family takes solace in the promise that carries them forward: “Our loved ones’ salvation depends not on their memory, but on His. And His memory is perfect.”

Friends and family are invited to attend calling hours on Friday, April 24th anytime from 5-7pm at Schoedinger Funeral Home located at 6699 North High Street, Worthington, Ohio 43085.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Linda’s memory to Central Ohio Sheltie rescue that was very dear to her heart. Venmo @COSRdonations (0921) Or checks can be sent to: PO Box 13072 Columbus , OH 43213