Linda Covert

Linda Covert, 58, of Franklin, passed away at her residence at 2:24 p.m. on Sunday, February 25, 2018, following a courageous battle with ALS.Born August 29, 1959 in Franklin, Linda was the daughter of the late James E. and Leola Beers Neely. She was married on November 19, 1982 to Daniel Covert who survives. Linda was a teacher's aide with the Valley Grove School District. She was a loving, caring mother. Food was her "love language" - she fed you until you popped! She enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers, and going to yard sales. Linda had a passion for music and played the piano at her church. She enjoyed life, especially spending time with her grandchildren. Linda had a very personal relationship with Jesus Christ and her greatest desire is to see her family and friends in Heaven.In addition to her husband, Linda is survived by her two sons, Joshua Covert and his wife, Amanda, of Meadville, and Benjamin Covert and his fiancee', Michelle Brennan, of Franklin; her daughter, Rebekah Shorts and her husband, Jeffrey, Jr., of Cooperstown; and her five grandchildren, Jackson, Fiona and Lochlan Shorts, and Emma and Mia Covert.She is also survived by her brothers, James E. Neely, Jr. and his wife, Theresa, of Barberton, OH, and John L. Neely and his wife, Debbie, of Cochranton; and her sister, Debbie Fish and her husband, Philip, of Wichita, Kansas.Family and friends will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Friday, March 2nd from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Services for Linda will be held on Saturday, March 3rd at 11 a.m. at the Cooperstown Evangelical Tabernacle, with Rev. Mark Fultz, pastor of the church, officiating. Interment will be in Cooperstown Cemetery.The family suggests that Memorial Contributions be made to the Cooperstown Evangelical Tabernacle, PO Box 176, Cooperstown PA 16317.To send flowers, cards, online condolences, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.