Linda Yaddow, age 63, of Rome, passed away April 8, 2012, at University Hospital in Syracuse, with her loving family at her side.

She was born July 2, 1948, in Rome, a daughter of Nicholas and Mary Wilson Montalbano, and graduated from Rome Free Academy and SUNY Brockport. She was formerly married to Wayne Yaddow. Linda was a kindergarten teacher at Denti School, retiring a few years. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church.

Linda is survived by Wayne Yaddow of Rome; two daughters, Trisha Yaddow of Rome, and Rachel Yaddow of Scarborough, ME; three sons, J.R. Yaddow, Ryan Yaddow and Travis Holmes, all of Rome; a sister, Nikki McConkey of New Orleans, LA; a brother and sister in law, Philip and Ascenza Montalbano of Arizona; grandchildren, Dakota, Tea’ and Justin Russell, Jacklynn Joslyn and Grabriel Yaddow. She was predeceased by a brother, Joe Montalbano.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:45 AM from the Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut Street, and at 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Church. Burial will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery

Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home, Wednesday 4 to 8 PM.

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