Linda J. Tanner

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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