Linda J. Van Antwerp

Linda J. Van Antwerp, 75, of County Highway 126, Perth, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Nathan Littauer Hospital Nursing Home from complications of kidney disease. She was born in Schenectady on November 6, 1948, a daughter of Alfred E. and Doris J. Vysehrad Smith and was a 1966 graduate of Northville High School. Linda graduated in 1989 from Fulton-Montgomery Community College. She was a lifelong area resident. Linda worked as a chamber maid and later at several local department stores. After graduation from FMCC, she began employment with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services and worked for over 20 years as a keyboard specialist at Tryon Training Center in Johnstown, retiring in 2011. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Broadalbin. Linda loved to sew, enjoyed cooking, and was a collector of cookbooks and salt and pepper shakers. She appreciated flowers, especially lilacs, lilies, and daisies. Linda cared about birds and wildlife and was sweetly amused by flamingos and llamas. She also loved jewelry, especially her earring collection. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Alfred E. Smith. Survivors include a daughter, Valerie Van Antwerp of Amsterdam; a sister, Vickie (Rick) Barringer of Fultonville; two sisters-in-law, Mary Smith of Mayfield and Aleta Van Antwerp of Amsterdam; several nieces, nephews, close friends, and her fur grand baby, Cooper. Cremation was performed at Park View Crematorium, Schenectady. A graveside service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Hagaman Cemetery, with Rev. Dr. R.W. Williams, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Broadalbin First Presbyterian Church or to the National Kidney Foundation, in care of the funeral home. Linda’s family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Adam and Stacey at At Home Advocacy, Inc. in Schuylerville, Jamie at RCIL in Amsterdam, Visiting Nurses staff in Johnstown, Mohawk Dialysis of Amsterdam, the staff at Nathan Littauer Nursing Home, the former Access Transport, and CJ Medi Cab. Arrangements are by the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106, Johnstown, NY 12095.

Linda J. Van Antwerp

November 6, 1948 - May 30, 2024

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