Linda J.

(Mitchell) Marrapese

Linda J. Marrapese, 76, of Seneca Falls, passed in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by the love of her family, on Sunday, November 8th, 2026. Family and friends are invited to a time of visitation on Tuesday, November 17th from 10:00 AM until 12:00 NOON, with a funeral service to immediately follow, at Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. Interment to follow in Springbrook Cemetery. Donations in memory may be directed to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

Linda was born in Lyons, NY, daughter of the late Norwood and Beatrice (Howell) Mitchell. She graduated from Mynderse Academy and went on to further her education at the Albany College of Pharmacy where she received her bachelor’s degree; taking her first step in becoming a pharmacist. Starting out as a young pharmacist in 1973, she began her career at Crayton Drugs in Seneca Falls. Over several years and many changes, she also worked for Fay’s Drugs, Eckerd, Rite-Aid, Walmart, and finished her 46-year career at Galens Pharmacy in Clyde in 2019.

On June 27th, 1975, she was united in marriage with Michael Marrapese at the Tyre Methodist Church; a blessed union of over 51 years.

Linda was a lifelong bowler, bowling in many leagues at both Finger Lakes Bowl and more recently, Sunset Bowl. She liked to attend the many local car shows held in the area, sometimes entering her 1999 white Pontiac Trans-Am, that was her pride and joy. In addition to her affinity with classic cars, she was a big animal lover, especially towards cats; herself having several over the years.

Linda is survived by her dearest husband, Michael; step-daughter, Michelle (Michael) Webber of Flint, MI; nieces and nephews, Sarah (JR) Levis of Seneca Falls, Allison (Raphael) Jamison of Geneva, Edward Mitchell IV of Waterloo; sisters-in-laws, Ann (Charles) Kaye of Seneca Falls, and Nancy Mitchell Leiterman of Geneva; in addition to extended family and several friends. In addition to her parents, Linda was predeceased by her brother, Edward Mitchell.