Linea M. Taylor                    “Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure”

Linea M. Taylor, 81, of Ceres, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY.

Born on Tuesday, September 12, 1944 in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of Harold A. “Ole” and Helen D. Cornelius Olson. On April 6, 1963 in Obi, NY, she married Garry D. Taylor, who survives.

Linea was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse. Linea was formerly employed at the former Jack and Mary’s Restaurant in Rushford, NY. Previously she had been employed at a knitting mill in Fillmore, NY.

She was a life member of the First Baptist Church in Shinglehouse. Linea was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother—taking care of her family was one of her greatest joys. She loved to cook and bake. She found joy in painting later in life with friends in Shinglehouse. She loved knitting, crocheting, reading, Western square dancing and round dancing. Her greatest loves were her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was the best friend anyone could ever want.

She was a life member of the First Baptist Church in Shinglehouse. Linea was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother—taking care of her family was one of her greatest joys. She loved to cook and bake. She found joy in painting later in life with friends in Shinglehouse. She loved knitting, crocheting, reading, Western square dancing and round dancing. Her greatest loves were her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was the best friend anyone could ever want.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 62 years; their four children, Lona G. (John) Cornell of Marion, NY, Garry Matthew Taylor of Freedom, NY, Adam Fay (Kerry) Taylor of Panama City, FL, and Erika M. (John) Kelley of Turtlepoint, PA; eight grandchildren, Ashley, Rachel, Jessica, Garret, Linea, Melissa, Nikki, and Sheryl; four great-grandchildren, Gracie, Jacob, David and Waylon; a sister, Cherry (Mike) Feely of Little Genesee, NY; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Linea was predeceased by two infant sons, Gerry A. and Damon L.; a grandson, Hunter; and a sister, Mary Wardlaw.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date on Linea’s Facebook page and the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page and website.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Linea’s name may be made to the First Baptist Church, PO Box 68, Shinglehouse, PA 16748 or to the Shinglehouse Volunteer Ambulance Association, PO Box 98, Shinglehouse, PA 16748.

Linea’s husband has entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Linea, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.