Linda K. (Chapman) Winkler

Linda K. (Chapman) Winkler, age 75, from Mogadore, passed away on June 29, 2025, after a battle with ALS.
Linda was born on November 24, 1949, to Mary and Dale Chapman and resided in Kenmore, making many lifelong friends. Linda enjoyed a long career at Nationwide Insurance, where she added to her strong friend group. Throughout her life, she enjoyed many activities including hanging out at the campground, garage sales, travel-especially to Put-in-Bay and New York City. She loved Motown, Barry Manilow and was an avid fan of General Hospital and watched it religiously since its beginning. Linda was the absolute best at recognizing birthdays and events and always remembered to send cards.
In recent years, she and partner Kenneth Friend, with beloved dog Maize, enjoyed winters in Hudson, Florida.
Linda is preceded in death by her partner Kenneth Friend and survived by her children John (Elizabeth) Winkler, Kim (Jason) Penticoff, Patricia (James) Lemley, and Kurt (Lindsey) Friend, as well as grandchildren: Lauren (John) Merrell, John Brady (Dalila) Winkler, Bryce Winkler, Megan (Nic) Carzoli, Andrew Penticoff, Sofia and Payton Friend, great-granddaughter Rosemary Merrell, brother Robert Chapman and family as well as many other family and friends.
A graveside service for immediate family followed by a celebration of life will be held on September 12.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to ALS at this link.