Linda loved the simple things in life like sipping one
of her many special teas . . .
Linda D. Conniff, 66, formerly of Princeton, N. J., passed
away on Wednesday (Aug. 28, 2019) at the Hart Comfort House of Allegany County,
following a brief illness.
Linda was born on May 3, 1953 in Princeton, N.J. to Harry W.
and Shirley M. (Barlow) Missic, Sr. She was a 1971 graduate of Franklin High
School in Franklin Township, N.J. On Oct. 5, 1974, at St. Paul’s Catholic
Church in Princeton, she married William J. Conniff, who survives.
Linda worked in N.J. as a Marketing Manager for Johnson
& Johnson (Janssen Pharmaceutica) in New Brunswick from 1972 to 1984. She
later was Executive Assistant for Special Olympics New Jersey in Lawrenceville,
Executive Assistant for Training Management Group in Princeton, and Class
Scheduler for Princeton Center for Yoga and Health.
In addition to her husband, Linda is survived by a son, Sean
Conniff of Wellsville; two sisters, Tracey A. (Ernest) Parent of Champlain, N.Y
and Sharon L. Missic of Princeton, N.J.; a nephew, Jason A. Parent of
Champlain, N.Y.; her beloved dog Shiloh, and several cousins.
She was predeceased by a brother, Harry W. Missic, Jr.
In her younger years, Linda was a Top Flight softball player
and loved entertaining, sharing the warmth of her home with others.
Linda loved the simple things in life like sipping one of
her many special teas or relaxing to the aroma of her essential oils. Linda had
a knack for gardening and took great pride in showing off all of her plants. A
few of her favorite pastimes were crocheting afghans to give to family and
friends as gifts, reading John Saul books, and listening to Neil Diamond. She
had a lifelong love for animals and treasured the company of her pets over the
years. She and her family enjoyed their frequent trips to their cabin in
Mansfield, PA.
Per her wishes, there will be no prior visitation. A private
memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Baker-Swan Funeral
Home in Wellsville.
Memorial contributions in Linda’s name may be made to SPCA
Serving Allegany County, PO Box 381, Wellsville, NY 14895.
