Linda Rowe Obituary
Linda Rowe, 58, of North Huntingdon passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025. She was born in McKeesport on May 11, 1966 to the late Robert and Ruth (Marquette) Vennebush. Linda dedicated her life to caring for others as a home health caregiver - her compassionate spirit touched the lives of countless patients, and her gift for providing comfort and support was deeply felt by all those she assisted. Linda is survived by her beloved spouse, Edward "Ed" Flanigan; her two sons, Kenneth (Julianne) Rowe and William Rowe; and her stepdaughter, Sherry (Rick Forkey) Flanigan.; wonderful grandchildren, Richard Forkey, Jr., and Abigail Forkey, as well as Morgan and Mason Rowe; her siblings, Patricia Murtha, Karen (John) Filicky; her bonus sister, Cheryl Porco; and many cherished nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by her twin sister, Lisa Vennebush. Friends are welcome Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 12 - 4pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. A small prayer service will take place at 4:00 in the funeral home chapel. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
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