Linda Jane Rolka

Linda Jane Rolka (nee Stokes), passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026 at the age of 87. Linda was born on August 10, 1938 in East Cleveland, Ohio, daughter of the late Kenneth and Martha Stokes (nee Hamilton).

She was a devoted homemaker and talented seamstress whose greatest joy was caring for her family. She dearly loved her children and was known as a wonderful mother and cherished friend to many. In her younger years, her true passion was roller skating. She also found happiness in the outdoors and treasured the simple joys of nature, family, and time spent with those she loved most.

Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Casimer Rolka; brother, Stephen Stokes; and cherished granddaughter, Rochelle Flores.

She will be dearly missed by her children, Laurie Flores, Karen (Jim) Shumaker and Kelly (Gene) Miller; grandchildren, Dana (Bob) Flores, Dylan (Lindsey) Levy, Dominic, Samantha, and Halie Nelson, and Nicholas Miller; great-grandchildren, Kody, Justin, Rachelle, Mason, and Mia; sister-in-law, Peggy Stokes; nephews, Steven (Barbara) Stokes, Michael (Lexi) Stokes, and Ronald (Alice) Stokes, and many extended family members.

Guests are welcome for visitation on Monday, June 1, 2026 from 11 am - 12 pm at Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 1930 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 with a graveside service to follow at All Saints Cemetery.