Linda L. Wells

ILION – Linda L. Wells, age 74, of Wall Street, passed away on Friday Morning November 6, 2026 in Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown.
She was born August 16, 1952 in Cooperstown a daughter to the late Deforest C. and Luella Barrett Knapp. She was raised and educated locally. For many years Linda was a Nurses Aide at Valley Health Services in Herkimer. She was very dedicated to the residents at Valley Health.

She was one who loved animals, especially cats and dogs, she enjoyed gardening, occasionally going fishing. She loved being with her family.

She is survived by two sons; Justin Talbot of Mohawk, Jeremy Wells of Ilion, a daughter Paula Talbot of Columbia Center, two brothers; Larry Knapp and his wife Michelle of Ilion, Jamie Knapp of Herkimer, seven grandchildren, a great-grandchild, several nieces, nephews and cousins.Besides her parents she was preceded in death by a brother Allan Knapp.

Funeral services for Mrs. Wells will be private and held at the convenience of her family.Funeral Arrangements are with J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home Inc. 40 West James Street, Richfield Springs.