Linda Lee Sears, 78, of Buffalo, NY, formerly a longtime resident of Marshburg, PA; passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at her daughter’s home.

She was born on December 18, 1947 in Salamanca, NY; the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Niver Price.

She was a 1966 graduate of the Bradford Area High School.

She was a longtime employee of the former Corning Glassworks, Vishay Intertechnology, Bradford Electronics and finally Dale Electronics where she retired from.

She was a member of the First Wesleyan Church, Bradford.  She was a former member of the Lafayette Township Board; a past member of LIFT; a past member of the Lafayette Township Volunteer Fire Department Board and a former member of the Lafayette Township Fire Department Auxiliary.  Linda was known to be a “foodie”; she loved eating, cooking, baking and going out to eat.  She also enjoyed travelling and watching fireworks.

She is survived by three children, Michele (Ken) Barger of Buffalo, Dawne Sears of Syracuse, NY and William (Lysa) Sears of Syracuse; six grandchildren, Amanda Musolino, Jesyca Musolino, Morgen Musolino, K. William Barger, Eva Facci and Gabi Sears; four great grandchildren, Marleyna Gray, Bryant Gray, Jr., Jonathan Delrio and Jasper Delrio; one niece, Patricia Price and one nephew Matthew Price.

In addition to her parents; she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Frederick Price and Michael Price and two nieces, Melissa Price and Katrina Brandt.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the First Wesleyan Church, Bradford, with funeral services to immediately follow at 11:00 AM in the church with the Rev. Terri Niver officiating.

Private burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in her memory can be made to the Lafayette Township Volunteer Fire Department, 7004 Rt. 59, Lewis Run, PA  16738 or LIFT, 503 East Arch St., St. Marys, PA  15857.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.  

Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.