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Hornell, NY<\/p>\nHornell, NY<\/p>\n
Linda L. (Smith) Gleason \u2013 75 \u2013 of 6 Sheldon Court, Hornell, died Wednesday morning, March 6, 2024 at her home, following a long illness.<\/p>\n
Born in Hornell on June 27, 1948, she was the daughter of Raymond & Luella (Hoyt) Smith.<\/p>\n
A lifelong resident of Hornell, Linda attended St. Ann School before graduating from Hornell High School (class of 1966).
\nUpon graduation, she enrolled in St. James School of X-Ray and pursued a career as an X-Ray Technician. Linda trained at Ithaca Hospital for one year before being hired in the X-Ray Department at Bethesda Community Hospital, a position she held until its closing in 1985.<\/p>\n
Following the closing of Bethesda Community, Linda was hired by Dr. Auringer and worked in his office until his retirement.<\/p>\n
She spent the latter part of her career in the education field, initially taking a position with Steuben-Allegany BOCES in Bath and then the Hornell City School District. Linda was a beloved and dedicated teacher\u2019s aide for 12 years. She retired in 2010.<\/p>\n
Spending time with family was Linda\u2019s greatest joy in life. She enjoyed reading, knitting, and crossword puzzles. A sports enthusiast, Linda could often be found cheering on her children and grandchildren at sporting events, and she loved rooting for the Buffalo Bills and the New York Yankees. She was a self-proclaimed BINGO fanatic!<\/p>\n
Linda was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and a communicant of St. Ignatius Loyola Church and, most recently,
\nSt. Ann\u2019s Church in Hornell. She was a member of the G. Carducci Lodge (Sons of Italy) and the Hornell Elks Lodge.<\/p>\n
On July 19, 1969, Linda was married to James L. Gleason who died May 22, 2020 after 50 years of marriage. She was also
\npredeceased by her infant daughter, Meghan Elizabeth Gleason; her parents, Luella & Raymond Smith; one brother,
\nRaymond Smith; nephew, Trooper Larry Gleason; brother-in-law, Marv Konz; 2 sisters-in-law, Ann Smith & Eileen Connors.<\/p>\n
Surviving are 2 daughters, Bridget (Steve) Minisce of Raleigh, NC and Kate (Chris) Secondo of Hornell; her son, Tim
\nGleason of Gaithersburg, MD; grandchildren, Anna Updyke & Scotty Minisce; 2 sisters, Ann Konz & Marilyn Batra; sister-in-law, Judy Smith; brother- and sister-in-law, Larry & Rosemary Gleason; many nieces, nephews, & cousins.<\/p>\n
To honor Linda\u2019s wishes, there will be no calling hours. Family and Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on
\nTuesday, March 12th at 10:00 AM at St. Ann\u2019s Church, 27 Erie Avenue, Hornell, NY. Burial will be in St. Mary\u2019s Cemetery.<\/p>\n
Linda\u2019s family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name be made to Hornell Alumni Association, PO Box 135, Hornell, NY 14843.<\/p>\n
To leave an online condolence or share a memory, please visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com or
\nwww.facebook.com\/dagonfuneralhome.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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