Sieglinde Jette Obituary (2010)

Sieglinde "Linda" Jette, 68, of Newfield, died at home on September 7 after a long illness.She was born in Breitscheid, Germany on May 1, 1942, a daughter of Gustuv and Maria (Prass) Stiehl and attended schools in Germany.She met Gerald L. Jette, who was stationed with the US Air Force at Hahn Air Force Base in Hansrueck and they were married on February 28, 1962. When they returned to the US, they lived in Greenland, NH and Eliot before settling in Newfield in 1998.Linda worked for over 20 years as a waitress at Bos'n's Landing in York.She was a member of the Community of Faith Fellowship in Newfield and a member of the Ladies Fellowship of the W. Newfield Congregational Church.An avid walker and hiker, she also enjoyed cooking, flower and vegetable gardening and canning.She was predeceased by a son Stephen Jette in 1989.Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Gerald L. Jette of Newfield, a daughter Donna Barto of Muncy, PA, 2 sons, Alexander Jette and his wife Stacy of W. Newfield, Ronald Jette and his wife Glenda of Eliot, 2 sisters, Ellen Sekler, Edith Kautz, a brother, Wolfgang Stiehl all of Germany, 6 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.Memorial services will be private.Arrangements are under the direction of the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main Street, Springvale.Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the charity of one's choice. Condolences may be expressed at the Condolences tab at left.