Roy M. “Mick” Lindell, 90, of Russell, Pa, died on Thursday February 27, 2025, in Kinzua Healthcare and Rehab Center, surrounded by his children.
Mick was born in Warren, Pa, on June 8, 1934, the son of the late Paul J. and Helen Eckman Lindell. Roy was a Warren County resident his entire life. He worked as a Machinist for GTE Sylvania for over 40 years retiring from there in 1993. He then drove school van for Decker’s Transportation in Lander, driving HeadStart children, retiring in 2014. Mick was an avid woodcarver, enjoyed cutting and selling firewood, operating the family farm, and was considered the local Sheep Shearer of Russell and Lander areas. In his earlier years, Roy enjoyed traveling with his late wife, Janet. Mick was a member of the Viking’s of Jamestown, NY, and the Western New York Wood Carving Club. Roy was a great friend with all the local Amish Communities, especially his dear friend, Willie Petersheim and his family of Sugar Grove.
On September 18, 1954, in Frewsburg, New York, Roy married his love Janet, and they spent 64 loving years together before her passing on June 3, 2018.
Mick is survived by his loving children, Kim Kobielski and husband Robert, of Orchard Park, NY; Scott Lindell of Russell, Pa; Bren Lindell and wife Kathy of Erie, Pa; Cayne Lindell; and Eric Lindell both of Russell, Pa; granddaughter, Anna Lindell of Brooklyn, NY; sister-in-law, Mary Lou Lindell; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by his wife, Janet; brother, Byron Lindell; two sisters, Phyllis Branstrom, and Bernice Lombardo; brother-in-law, Ron Tubbs, and sister in law, Barbara Tubbs.
Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Foster Cemetery. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through, Hospice of Warren County, 1 Main Ave. Warren PA, 16365 or Russell VFD, 1 Perrigo Lane, Russell, PA 16345. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with the final arrangements.
Loved this man and his whole family, A wonderful man who along with Janet raised 5 kids who are all great and giving people! I am sorry for the pain to his family, but relieved that he no longer has to suffer. Roy was good folks!
Thank you Larry! He loved you too!
He will be missed
Thank you, Kim! My best to everyone. Your Dad’s in a better place, though I know you’ll miss him. We all will.
Eric and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
To Bren and the entire Lindell clan, so very sorry to hear of your Dad. My thoughts and sympathies are with you all!
Mr. Lindell was my favorite member at the credit union. One day he asked me who my father was. Turned out he worked with my dad at Sylvania. Something about me reminded him of my dad(Lou Cummings) He always got in my line so we could chat a little. When he found out I was retiring he made me a beautiful hand carved walking stick which I treasure. He was a wonderful man. RIP Mr. Lindell
Very sorry to see this. Mr. And Mrs. Lindell were both always so kind and welcoming, truly good people.
My condolences to all of the Lindell family.
Sorry to hear about Mick’s passing. Our deepest sympathies to all of you. Janet and Mick were both awesome. I would run into your Dad now and then and he had fun stories of my youngest daughter Meggi, when she was
four years old. He drove her to pre-school in Warren.
One of the funny stories he told was when she told him he better slow down and not go through the red light that the cops were going to come get him, he laughed and said, how comical she was and kept him entertained on their rides. She loved him . We appreciated your dad taking such good care of her. Meggi was definitely his back seat driver. May your Dad rest in peace! Sincerely, Craig & Carol Wilcox