Linda McKernan

Linda Marie McKernan (née Depue), age 74 of Wilmington, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on March 3, 2022 after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. Linda was born to Ernest and Rose Depue on July 4, 1947 in Sayre, Pennsylvania.

In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her brother Richard Depue.

Linda graduated from Athens Area High School in Athens, PA in 1965. She studied Food Management at the Pennsylvania State University before marrying the love of her life, Jim, whom she had met when they were just 14. They made their home in Rome, PA, and Linda became the Food Service Manager at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. She later worked as the Cafeteria Manager at Saint Agnes School in Towanda, PA and Northeast Bradford School District in Le Raysville, PA. When the family moved to Raleigh, NC, she continued her career in food service management for several more years before becoming a real estate agent in Wilmington, NC for Coldwell Banker. Linda lived a life filled with travel that took her to Alaska, Panama, Ireland, Italy, Spain, the Caribbean, as well as crisscrossing the United States. When at home, Linda was an avid player of Mahjong, a constant reader, and a talented crafter who loved to make beautiful custom wreaths for families and friends. She was also an expert quilter who took special pride in her creations made from vintage and antique fabrics and designs. She was also known for her love of miniature schnauzers, having adopted five dogs over 30 years.

Linda is survived by her husband of over 54 years, Bernard James “Jim” McKernan of Wilmington, NC; her son Kelly (Katie) McKernan of Mechanicsburg, PA; her son John (Lauralynn) McKernan of Cincinnati, OH; her grandchildren Caroline McKernan and James McKernan of Cincinnati, OH and Keane McKernan and Kimber McKernan of Mechanicsburg, PA; as well as her brother Benjamin (Mary) Payne of Milwaukee, WI. Linda is also survived by her miniature schnauzers, Suzie and Cassie.

A Visitation and Prayer Service will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Coble Funeral and Cremation Service at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 1155 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, North Carolina 28412, with Father Bill Upah of St. Therese Catholic Church officiating. A funeral mass and interment will take place in Bradford County, PA at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to organizations supporting pancreatic cancer research.

Family and friends may join the livestream from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m and up to 60 days following the visitation.

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