Linda M. Kemick, 73, of Marion Avenue, Bradford, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Olean General Hospital.
Born May 20, 1950, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Robert C. and Ruth E. (Nick) Rodgers Sr. She was a 1968 graduate of Bradford High School and later graduated from Clarion University with a degree in Elementary Education.
She married Donald A. Kemick Jr. “Mick” in 1976 who passed May 5, 2009.
Linda was a dedicated teacher for 40 years until her retirement in 2011, from the Bradford Area School District. This passion for teaching extended into her love for teaching catechism at Our Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.
Linda enjoyed reading, working on crosswords, coloring pictures for her grandchildren, watching the Buffalo Bills and being with her family.
Surviving is one daughter, Deanna Sue Kemick, of Bradford, two sons; Donald A. (Amanda) Kemick III, of Bradford, and David Michael (Tarah) Kemick, of Buffalo NY, five grandchildren; Lilly Kemick, Emmalyn Kemick, Anna Kemick, Abigail Franklin, and Madelyn Kemick, four sisters, Elizabeth (the late Rick) Woodward, Teresa (Bob) Costello, Jeannie (Ken) Park, Kathy (Leshia) Rodgers, three brothers, David (the late Karen) Rodgers, Michael "Mickey" Rodgers, and Mark (fiancé Cindy) Rodgers, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and three brothers, Thomas M. Rodgers, who died January 24, 2024, Robert Rodgers, Jr., and Daniel L. Rodgers.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, inc. 33 South Ave. followed by funeral services at 6 pm with Fr. Jim Gutting officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Memorials if desired may be made to Bradford Area Public Library or the charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com