Roy M. “Mick” Lindell

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.