Linda J. Tanner

Wednesday, January 26, 2022 - 18:54

Mrs. Linda J. Tanner of Cobleskill, widow of Robert Tanner, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. She was 74.
She was born on June 27, 1947 in Middleburgh, a daughter of the late Norman Laraway and Pauline (née Coons) Laraway Shilstone.

She is survived by her sons, Robert Tanner II, Brian Tanner and his wife, Rachel, and Scott Tanner; by 14 grandchildren; by her sister, Darlene McGinn, and her husband, Roy; by her brother, David Laraway, and his wife, Darleen; and by several nieces and nephews.

Her loving husband, Robert Tanner, died before her, as did her son, Peter Tanner, and her granddaughter, Bryanna Tanner.

The family will be having a service at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Rensselaerville Volunteer Fire Department, Post Office Box 134, Rensselaerville, NY 12147.

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