Geneseo: At age 77, Linda passed peacefully, from Alzheimer’s Disease, on Monday, December 16, 2024 at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mt. Morris, NY. She was born on September 30, 1947 in Dansville, NY to the late William and Florence “Tilly” (Bayless) Staley. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved husband George Terry Johnston, sister-in-law Rose Claud Staley, brother-in-law Howard Smith, niece Tracy Staley Erwin, and nephew Curtis Scott Grant.
Survived by her sons; Shawn (Joan) Johnston of Geneseo and Jason (Kim) Johnston of Mt. Morris; grandchildren, Natalie Johnston, Lydia Johnston, and Kody Mosher; siblings, Judy Talbot, Sue Smith, Fred (Sheila) Staley, Dennis Staley, and Mary Jane (Curtis) Grant; brother-in-law AJ Johnston; also survived by several nieces, nephews, and friends.
Family and friends may call on Thursday, January 9th, from 12noon-2pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia, NY where Linda’s Funeral Service will be held at 2pm, following calling hours. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Geneseo, NY. Memorial contributions may be made in Linda’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Meridian Center Blvd., Suite 110, Rochester, NY 14618. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Linda was a classmate of mine. She was such a happy, upbeat person that she made you feel that way in her presence. She loved to pull jokes on us in school. My condolences to all of her family and also Terry’s. Many of our class members had lunch together once a month. Her main conversations were of Natalie and Lydia. She loved those two (little at the time) girls so much.
Linda was a sweetheart and we have missed her presence for sometime because of her disease. She can now rest in peace and be together once again with Terry along with other family members. She will remain in the hearts of many.
So sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. Family friends of both her family and Terry’s. Grew up knowing George and Helen good friends of my parents Ike and Ethel Orman and my sister Eileen good friends of Linda. Rest in peace
So very sorry for your loss!
Linda was a very dear friend to our family for many years. I know she was very close to our Cousin Rose. May they be reunited in Heaven! Sending prayers and hugs to her family.
Dennis, Sending sincere condolences to you
So sorry for your loss, Linda was a great person to work with and go to school with. She will be missed by all that knew her. ???
Awwww sad to hear this . What a super nice lady Linda was. My Condolences to Linda’s family.
I’m so sorry!
My condolences to the Johnson family at this difficult time.
Sending my condolences to Linda’s family and friends! So sorry for your loss .