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Michael Linebaugh Obituary

Dr. Michael G. Linebaugh MANCHESTER TWP. Dr. Michael G. Linebaugh, 60, a well known York orthodontist, died Thursday, April 27, 2006, at his home, Walnut Run Farm, after a lengthy battle with chronic Lyme Disease and resulting ALS. His wife of 39 years, Wanda M. (Caufman) Linebaugh, and family were at his side. Born October 17, 1945, in York, he was a son of the late Dale W. Linebaugh and Ruth V. Linebaugh of York. He is also survived by two sons, Michael C. Linebaugh and his wife, Nicole of York, and Stephen T. Linebaugh and his wife, Ashley of Lancaster; a grandson, Preston W. Linebaugh of York; a brother, Judge Stephen P. Linebaugh and his wife, Jane of Dover; a sister, Cecilia A. Dove and her husband, Dr. Scott Dove of Flint Hill, Va.; nieces, Emily and Megan Linebaugh; and nephews, Jenkins, Reed, Brian, and Justin Dove. A 1963 graduate of William Penn Senior High School, he held degrees from Juniata College, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, and Georgetown University School of Dentistry. While in dental school, he was awarded a U.S. Navy Dental Corps scholarship and was selected for a dental residency at The Bethesda Naval Hospital. An assignment with the Navy took him to the remote duty station in Argentia, Newfoundland. After completing an Orthodontia Residency at Georgetown in 1979, he established a private practice in York. He was a past president of the York County Dental Society. Additional professional memberships include The Pennsylvania Dental Society, The American Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, and Diplomat American Board of Orthodontists. He was the first Chief of Orthodontics at the inception of York Hospital's George Bentzel Dental Center. For fifteen years he served as Orthodontist for the York County Cleft Palate Clinic. In addition to developing several orthodontic appliances, he was published and contributed to a textbook in Clinical Orthodontics. Dr. Linebaugh had also been a member of Equadent, completing three mission trips to Ecuador to treat dental and facial deformities of orphaned and indigent children. Dr. Linebaugh was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing, sailing, tennis, and jogging. He ran in the Pittsburgh and Marine Corps marathons. He was a hobby farmer. Dr. Linebaugh was a lifelong member of the York YMCA. He was a patron of The Farm Lands Trust, The York Symphony Orchestra, and the Strand Capitol Performing Arts Center. He was a lifetime member of St. John's Episcopal Church, where he had served as acolyte, lector, and chalicer. A member of the Vestry at various times, he served as both Junior and Senior Warden. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 5, 2006, at Kuhner Associates Funeral Directors, Inc., 863 S. George St. (the former Hahn Home), York. A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2006, at The Episcopal Church of Saint John the Baptist, 140 N. Beaver St., York, with his pastor, the Rev. David W. Lovelace, officiating. Burial will be in the Lloyd Memorial Garden of the Church with reception to follow in the Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church, 140 N. Beaver St., York, PA 17403; or to a favorite charity.

Published by York Daily Record on Apr. 28, 2006.
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Wanda and Family,

We know it is diffficult when you lose your love ones. Wanda we admire you for your continued support and love for Mike. Remerbering all of our blessings God has given us through Mike. We sure have many fond memories of him as a young man. God Bless you! and remember "God Loves You and so do WE!

Sally and Mike Ferree

May 22, 2006

Dear Wanda & Family,

We've known Mike as a top notch orthodontist, a fun loving friend, a devoted husband & a proud , supportive dad. He, definitely, was a role model for all. Wanda, you were a truly wonderful spouse & Mike knew it. Have comfort to know he is at peace, & we'll all join him someday. Love, Gene & Margie Sulkowski

Margie Sulkowski

May 7, 2006

I was deeply sorry to hear about Mike who was a good friend and classmate from York High. May the memories you hold dear, help you to come to a place of comfort. May God bless you.....

Patricia Ilgenfritz/ Manogg

May 5, 2006

Dear Linebaugh Family,



My sympathies to you. It's been many years since I've seen Dr. Linebaugh, but I remember well fishing with he and Mike on trips down to the beach. He was a kind-hearted man and I know he will be missed by many.

Mike Cruse

May 4, 2006

Dear Wanda, Michael & Stephen,

We are so sorry to hear about Mike. He was such a fun-loving person and so caring about others. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rob & Kim Gentry

Kim Gentry

May 2, 2006

Dear Aunt Wanda, Michael and Stephen,

Amanda and I want you to know that we are thinking about you and know that Uncle Mike is in a better place. We will miss him very much. He gave us our smiles too...

Paula Gaffney

May 1, 2006

Wanda & Family,

We were so sorry to hear of Mike's passing and our deepest sympathy to all of you. We have many fond memories of Mike, and Jason has the Dr. Linebaugh smile today because of the wonderful orthodontic work of Mike. May your wonderful memories and faith sustain you in the coming weeks, months, and years. Love,

Wade & Shirley Paramore

May 1, 2006

I worked with Dr. Mike a few years ago,it was a great pleasure to be with such a fun and dedicated doctor.I know it has been along journey for all of you, but Mike is finally at peace.

My sincere condolences to the Linebaugh family.

Sandy (Dubbs) Reycroft

May 1, 2006

Wanda,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will always remember the times we shared with you, Mike, and Mikey during our Navy days in Argentia, Newfoundland (attending parties with the Mounties, indoor racketball tournaments, softball in the fog outdoors, celebrating the "one" day of summer in July......to name a few). We still have healthy teeth because of the excellent care we were given years ago. Mike will be missed, but definitely not forgotten. Find peace in knowing that he is in God's care.

Ron and Diane Swanson

May 1, 2006

As one of Judy Crowe's daughters who's smiles you brought to my face, I send great suympathy to Dr. Linebaugh and his family. He was truly a miracle worker in his profession and a well respected and loved doctor. Thank you so much for bringing smiles to everyone's home. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

- Jenna

Jenna Jolly (formerly Kirtland)

May 1, 2006

God Bless Dr. Linebaugh. He corrected my crossbite...no small undertaking...and helped many children in his life. You cna't say that about too many people in the world. My heart goes out to his family.

Kelly Kirtland-Wills, DDS

May 1, 2006

Dear Linebaugh family, Dr. Mike gave my children their smiles, encouraged them to achieve their dreams & goals. How fortunate we are to have known him.

Judith Crowe

April 30, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. God Bless you and your family. Mike was a really wonderful person and will always hold a special place in our hearts. Sincerely, Al and Maureen Hartman

April 30, 2006

Aunt Wanda & family,

I will always remember the great times that we shared as I grow up and spending time with Uncle Mike; jogging together at the Civic center in MD. Going to Georgetown with him and him taking the fish off of Kati's fishing pole at your pond. Mike was a very special person to me and I will miss him deeply. We will all miss him.

Love, Kelli & Family

Kelli Jo Mayberry

April 30, 2006

I have known Dr. Linebaugh since I was very young. He was always such a wonderfully caring person. He was patient with me, when I was very young at the cleft palate clinic; and as I grew older he became a mentor and an inspiration.



He will be missed deeply by myself, my family and I'm sure many, many others.



My thoughts and prayers are with the Linebaugh family.

Brianna Lantzy

April 30, 2006

Dear, Linda,and family, our hearts are with the linebaugh family,I know Dr. M. linebaugh, will have his place with the good lord..knowing the family and serving his business and household, was a pleasure of such a fine family,including his parents,may God bring peace and strenght.to all..mr.and mrs D.cruz

Domilio Cruz

April 30, 2006

Dear Wanda & family

There are no words to express our sympathy for your loss. Mike was very loved & respected in our family. We have a lot of good memories to remember him. He will be sadly missed by all of us.

Your Sister

Vaughn Mayberry & family

Vaughn Mayberry

April 29, 2006

Dr. Linebaugh was family to me, as well as his clan. He fixed my smile, and helped me through much else along the way. I'll always think of him the way he was...kind, caring, cracking jokes....a real outdoorsman, and a truly wonderful father figure, to me, his sons, and many others along the way. I always strived to make him proud and i will continue to do so in his memory. May I one day be the type of man that he was.....

Andrew Fahs

April 29, 2006

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I only had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Linebaugh once through good friend, your neighbor Barb Lauer......He took one look at my braces and said "who did those?" Turns out he was very good friends with my doc, Fred Alba.



I too have lyme as does my family of four. Because of this, I co-chair the York Lyme Disease Suport Group. Your husband and father did so much to raise the awareness of this hideous disease in the York area. It is our hope we can honor his memory in some way........



May love and memories that you hold dearly comfort you.



Sincerely,



Gail Sheffer

Gail Sheffer

April 29, 2006

Wanda & family

There are no words to express the sympathy for your loss. Mike was very loved and respected by our family. We have lots of good memories to remember him by. He will be sadly missed by all of us.

Your Sister

Vaughn Mayberry & family

Vaughn Mayberry

April 29, 2006

Wanda and Family

Our heart goes out to you at this sad time. He will be missed. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Fondly,

Tom and Betsey(Topley) Aragno

Southern Shores, NC

April 29, 2006

Dear Wanda and family,We are deeply sorry to hear of Mike's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers and we hope that your wonderful memories of Mike will help you get through this difficult time in your lives. Sincerely, Lonie and Dennis Grolman

Lonie Grolman

April 29, 2006

to dr. linebaugh's family. he took care of my two daughters in the office. he was a pleasure to visit with, always had a smile and a kind word, no matter what he was going thru. we were proud to be a member of his practice and a "friend" to him.

April 29, 2006

To Sister Wanda & Family were so saddened to hear of Mike's passing. The entire family of Gerald Caufman you have our confolence to the family you have our prayers.

Gerald Caufman

April 29, 2006

To Wanda and family,

We were so sorry to read of your

loss. May God bless you and keep

you. Please accept our deepest

sympathies.

Dennis and Bobbie Campbell

Class of 1964

Dennis Campbell

April 28, 2006

Wanda - it's been a long, hard journey but now Mike is finally at peace. May the comfort of that knowledge give you the strength and courage to carry on. I will always remember Mike as the kind and generous man that he was. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.



WIth heartfelt sympathy,

Dianne Baublitz

April 28, 2006

Wanda and family,



Although I never knew Mike personally, I feel I know what a wonderful man he was through all the great stories you shared with me at North Hills. Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Mike's loving memories will live on in your heart forever.



Fondly,

Ann Krawczyk

April 28, 2006

Sorry to hear this news; my sympathy goes to the whole family. Mike was a great guy! We were childhood friends and had alot of fun back in those years.

Judy Silar (Dellinger)

April 28, 2006

Wanda and Family,Deepest sympathy to all of you Wanda Mike, Steve and Ruth. It was an honor to be part of Mike's care. Love, Georgia, Visiting Angels

Georgia Adams

April 28, 2006

To Wanda and family,

We were so saddened to hear of Mike's passing. The entire Linebaugh family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Bill and Elaine Parker

April 28, 2006

My condolences to the family, Dr. Linebaugh was my orthodonist for 4 years. My prayers are with the family.

Miriaha Fetrow

April 28, 2006

Our sincere condolences are with you and your entire family, Wanda.

Please know Mike and I are keeping you in our prayers and we are so sorry for your loss.

Love,

June & Mike Cheek

April 28, 2006

Mike's goodness will live in our hearts always. May the peace of our Lord surround and comfort you at this sad time.

Linda Just

April 28, 2006

I knew Mike years ago as he was the good friend of my boss. He made me laugh and always seemed to be in an upbeat mood. I think he was a nice person.

Lois Jacobs

April 28, 2006

Ethel Emery and family. I was a secretary at St. John's Episcopal Church in York for years and years and for me and my family Michael was a true blessing in many many ways - as was all of the Linebaugh family. My sincerest condolences and love to all of them

Ethel Emery

April 28, 2006

Our Sympathy and Prayers to the Linebaugh family.

Larry & Dee Gross

April 28, 2006

To Wanda and family, Our utmost sympathy to all of you in the loss of this wonderful man.His talents and motivation were outstanding,and a role model to all.His friendliness too me will not be forgotten. Sincerely, Bill Delp

Bill Delp

April 28, 2006

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