Hornell, New York
Linda K. Panter – 75 – of 46 Pine St., Hornell, died Thursday morning (February 19, 2026) at her home, following a long illness.
Born in Hornell on October 26, 1950, she was the daughter of John & Marguerite (Furlong) Cullen.
Linda grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1968). She earned her Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Degree in 1969 from Steuben BOCES and for many years was employed as an LPN at St. James Mercy Hospital. Later in life she enrolled at Alfred State College and graduated in 1991 with an Associate’s Degree in Nursing. In 1993, Linda received her Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree from SUNY Brockport.
While working at St. James Hospital as a Registered Nurse, Linda also served as Clinical Instructor at SUNY Alfred, teaching nursing students. She eventually received her Master’s Degree in Nursing from SUNY Binghamton and retired from SUNY Alfred with the title of Professor Emeritus. Linda spent most of her life (over 55 years) working in healthcare at St. James Mercy Hospital and Alfred State College. She enjoyed working with students and watching them grow in their profession.
Linda had been a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and a member of St. Ignatius Loyola Church. For many years she was a member and also served as vice president of the United University Professional (UUP) Union and statewide level committees. She served as a board member of the Bethesda Foundation and was a member of the Hornell Association and the AMVETS. She also enjoyed spending time at the family’s cottage at Rushford Lake. She loved being active with walking, gardening, playing pool and with her favorite hobby — visiting casinos.
Her high school classmates were very important to her and she enjoyed attending luncheons, meetings and reunions.
In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her brother, John Cullen; along with many other relatives, including Uncle Joe and Aunt Carolyn.
She was married on June 12, 1971 to Thomas Panter who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters, Kelly (Todd) Mullen of North Hornell and Kristy Panter of Hornell; 2 sons, William (Erin) Panter of Rochester and Thomas (Angela) Panter of Stuarts Draft, VA; 2 brothers, Joseph Cullen of Bath and Robert “Bob” Cullen of Hornell; 2 sisters, Patricia Kelleher of Hornell and Mary Margaret Cullen of Erwin, NY (with whom she had a special bond as she served as her caretaker; 13 grandchildren, Xavier, Garrett, Katerina, Jaiden, Kylie, Isabella, Elison, Noah, Ethan, Jaxson, Evan, Kendal and Zachary; 1 great-granddaughter, Ethilea Jo; nieces & nephews. Linda is also survived by many childhood friends, including Sheila, Jay, Joe, Joanne, Donna & Tom just to mention a few.
The family of Linda K. Panter will receive friends on Thursday from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 1:30 PM at St. Ann’s Church with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Linda’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name be made to HHS Class of ‘68 c/o Rosalie Mulhollen, 5163 Purdy Creek Road., Hornell, NY 14843-9722. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home.
To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.
Prayers to her loving family, I will miss her terribly but am glad she is no longer suffering.
I’m so sorry for the loss of my aunt. I send the biggest hugs and my condolences to her children and rest of the family. Although we didn’t stay closely in touch over the years, I will always remember how she encouraged me to pursue nursing and pushed me to keep going to school. She was also there for me during one of the hardest times in my life when my dad passed, and I will always be grateful for that kindness and support. She will be missed. Fly high Aunt Linda, may you rest in peace ❤️
Linda was so special to so many. I love and treasure so many goofy, fun, and so special memories…. especially high school, reunions, LPN school, our start at st. James. I love her and always admired her for so many reasons. RIP to someone so loved. Wish we had made the time to go to Salamanca together.
I have very fond memories of working at St James with Linda. Linda oriented me when I first started
At St James. She was very patient and supportive. I enjoyed working with her for 5 years. She was very caring and took good care of her patients. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. She Blessed everyone who’s lives she touched.
Linda was a special person, teacher, and ASC colleague. She mentored and inspired thousands of students and was a role model for her peers. My sympathy to he family and friends.
Linda gave so much to Alfred State College during her time here. Thinking of the positive reach she had through all the thousands of students she mentored is truly staggering. My thoughts go out to the family.
Kristy wishing you and your family peace and strength during this time of need. My deepest condolences
Tom, very sorry to hear of Linda’s passing, we were great friends during our High School years, she will be sorely missed, my prayers and thoughts go out to you
and your family.
Tom and family I am so saddened to hear about Linda’s passing. I have the fondest memories of her. She was a great friend to me from our elementary school years through high school and cheerleader buddy. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Always, Chris Neu Kettner Spring Hill,Florida
Sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. She was always so supportive of me as I progressed in my career at ASC. She was such a nice lady. Condolences to her family from mine
To Linda’s Childrens, brother Rob, and family.
Condolences on your Mother and Sister’s passing. She was a nice lady.
I babysat Linda’s sweet children when I was in high school. She always looked so smart and professional going in to work at St. James. She made quite an impression.