Linda Grace Rivenburgh passed away on August 23, 2024, at the age of 77, surrounded by her family. Born in Schoharie, New York, on February 13, 1947, Linda was the daughter of Stanley and Marjorie Wilsey. A graduate of Schoharie High School, Linda spent her professional career serving New York State in the Department of Transportation.

Linda had many passions throughout her life, including trap shooting and billiards. She was a lifetime member of Whitetails Unlimited and passionately advocated for the preservation and controlled harvesting of wildlife—a passion she shared with her late husband, Rob. Linda was a lifelong supporter of the humane treatment of animals, giving generously to local animal shelters, state and federal conservation societies, and non-governmental organizations. She was a proud supporter of American veterans, a member of the Schoharie Valley Singers, TOPS, The Gathering Place, and served as the Keyser family historian.

Linda was affectionately known by many as Aunt Linda, Aunt Nina, and Gigi. She loved her pets and will forever be remembered by her fur babies, Bananas and Cleopatra. Linda is survived by her brothers, Phillip Wilsey and Gene (Linda) Wilsey; her son John (Debbie) Wilsey; grandchildren Rebecca Wilsey, Mackenzie (Amber) Wilsey, and Johnathan (Amanda) Wilsey; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Robert Rivenburgh, sister Sandra Swartout, and sister-in-law Mary Ellen Wilsey.

Family and friends are invited to visit from 10:00 to 11:30AM on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Coltrain Funeral Home, LLC, 134 River Street, Middleburgh, New York. A celebration of Linda's life, will begin at 11:30AM, with inurnment following in Breakabeen Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are requested to your favorite local animal shelter or environmental conservation society.

Linda's family would like to express their appreciation to Peggy Kennison for her friendship, love, and care of Linda, and to Matthew Coltrain and Coltrain Funeral Home for their care of Linda during her time of need.