Linda Whitman

Linda Whitman, 78, of Waymart, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones whose hearts are full of gratitude and sorrow, on Thursday afternoon, November 5, 2026 at Wayne Memorial Hospital, following a battle against Parkinson's Disease.

Born July 16, 1948 in Manhattan, New York, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Jean (Silinski) Whitman.

Earlier in life, Linda received a teaching certificate in education and loved working with children who had special needs. She later worked as a telephone operator at Brookdale Hospital. Linda is remembered as a kind and generous person. She was particularly intuitive and empathetic to the people in her life. Linda always offered a helping hand and a listening ear to the people she cared about. She had a wonderful sense of humor, and brightened the lives of each person she encountered.

Linda is survived by her beloved dog, Maybelline; a brother, Anthony Whitman of Florida; two sisters, Jeanette Driscoll of New Jersey, and Shawn Lou of New York; nieces; nephews, cousins; Tina Hazy and her family of Nevada, John Kennedy and wife Cheryl of PA, and their sister Debbie Warner; friends, JoEllen and Shawn Forney and their children Aiden and Ian; and her beloved longtime caregiver and friend, Bobbie Diehl.

In accordance with Linda's wishes, there will be no public services. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements and cremation are entrusted to Howell Family Funeral Home, Inc., Edward R. Howell, Funeral Director, 269 Belmont Street, Waymart, PA 18472. www.HowellFamilyFuneralHome.com