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Linda Carter Obituary

Linda Mae Carter Linda Mae Wernicki Carter, 58, a lifelong Erie resident, died unexpectedly Saturday May 24, 2008 at her residence. She was born in Erie on July 31, 1949 a daughter of Florence Miklinski Wernicki of Erie and the late Chester Wernicki. Linda was a 1967 graduate of Academy High School. She had worked at the St. Vincent Health Center for over 18 years having been a ward unit secretary for many years and last working in the purchasing department. Previously, she had worked for several years at the GTE. Linda was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, the Siebenbuerger Ladies Auxiliary, and the Red Hat Society in which she belonged to its' Red Hot Mama's group. She enjoyed baking, cooking, and traveling. Everyone especially knew how much Linda loved her granddaughters. In addition to her mother, survivors include her husband of 39 years, Earl L. Carter, Jr.; two sons, Earl Carter, III and his wife Tina of Erie and Daryll Carter of Indianapolis, Ind.; two sisters, Karen Dodson and Marsha Sosey and her husband Robert, all of Erie; two granddaughters, Brandi and Gillian Carter; several nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a daughter in law Sharon Carter. Friends may call at the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home, 5000 Wattsburg Road, Erie, corner of East Gore Rd. and Pine Ave., Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited to prayer services there on Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will be in the mausoleum at Mary Queen of Peace Cemetery. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits

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Published by Erie Times-News from May 26 to May 28, 2008.

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Heather Drake

June 9, 2008

Dear Earl and Family -

My prayers have been with you all since the morning my mother told me that my Godmother had passed away. We had just talked about her that week and I had hoped to see you both at my wedding this fall. It's hard to understand why things happen the way they do. All we can do is know that she is in the best hands now and although we will miss her dearly, she is at peace. She will forever live on in the memories of all those she has touched. Although I've been far away for some time now, I am still certainly one of those people. Her smile and the hug she gave me when I saw her last will be with me forever. My prayers will be with you until then as well.

MARI MORELL

June 2, 2008

EARL,EARL JR,,DARYLL,,MRS. WERNICKI,KAREN ,MARSHA

GOD BE WITH YOU TODAY AND ALWAYS. KAREN ,LINDA AND YOU HAVE BEEN IN MY LIFE FOR 50 YEARS. WE MAY HAVE TAKEN DIFFERENT TURNS BUT MEMORIES FROM 21ST STREET WILL ALWAYS HOLD A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART.
LINDA ALWAYS TRIED TO KEEP US
OUT OF TROUBLE.THANK GOD ONE OF US HAD THE COMMON SENSE!KAREN,REMEMBER,IF YOU NEED ME ....JUST CALL ME....
EARL, YOU AND LINDA HAD A GREAT PARTNERSHIP. EVERYTIME I SAW THE TWO OF YOU, BOTH OF YOU WERE SMILING OR JOKING ,PLANNING OR JUST COMING BACK FROM A CRUISE. YOU HAD THAT WONDERFUL
LOVE THAT MANY OF US ENVIED.SO I HOPE YOU CAN FIND SOME PEACE IN ALL YOUR GREAT MEMORIES OF
LINDA AND YOUR LIFE TOGETHER.
PLEASE TAKE CARE,
MARI MORELL

Debbie & Doug Richardson

May 31, 2008

To all the family of Linda and Earl.
We were fortunate to have become friends with Earl and Linda through my sister Brenda, and her husband Al. We have enjoyed many good times and laughs, in Vegas, at Jr.'s, and at numerous other functions with them, and have been very blessed to have them in our lives.
We are so sorry for your loss. It is a loss to all who knew Linda. She touched the lives of anyone who met her with her smile and her bubbly laugh. She could never sit still and watch others work, she always had to be involved, and helping. When my best friend's young son died, Linda--not even knowing my friend, cried, and immediately insisted that the wake should be taken care of by "strangers" not family and friends. She brought food and worked all day so that those closest to her would not be burdened. She has washed every dish at our summer party for the past three years or more, and jumped in and worked at every shower my family has ever hosted, made cookies for weddings, and done more than can even be imagined. Linda will be loved and sadly missed by all who had the good fortune to know her, until we are all joined together again.

Nancy Ickiewicz Morocco

May 30, 2008

Karen

My thoughts & prayers are with you.

May 30, 2008

EARL I JUST LEARNED OF LINDA'S PASSING MY DEEP CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY-MARY-THE WAITRESS AT JR'S

Karl Gorka Jr

May 29, 2008

Dear Uncle Earl,

I'm so very sorry to hear about Aunt Linda. Please know that you and Earl and Daryll are in our thoughts and prayers.

John Ion

May 29, 2008

Earl, I,m so sorry for the loss of your wife. May god bless you and yours. Your friend John Ion.

Tina Pabon

May 28, 2008

Karen,
I wanted to give you my deepest sympathies in regards to your sister. I cannot imagine how hard it is for you at this time. I will be praying for you and your family.

Mary Niles

May 28, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss, You are in my prayers. Mary Niles

Karen Partsch

May 28, 2008

You have my deepest sympathies, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Daniel Partsch

May 28, 2008

I'm very sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with your family.

Ed Brabender

May 28, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about Linda. You have all been great friends to my family and I over the years. I wish I could be there to pay my respects but you will be in my thoughts.

Pat Muroski

May 28, 2008

Dear Earl and Family,
I am stunned! And I am so sorry! She was ALWAYS so kind and thoughtful. I will miss her very much. I am sorry that I am unable to be there to personally express my sorrow and condolences; my heart is aching for you. Please know that you will be in my prayers every day.

Shane Funkhouser

May 28, 2008

Dear Earl,
I am so sorry to hear about Linda you have my deepest sympathy. I know over the years after i joined the military and moved away we havn,t always kept in touch but you have always been family in my heart . My Aunt Linda and Uncle Earl. I am so sorry I can not be there to pay my respects. You are all in my prayers and if there is anything my family can do for you please do not hesitate to ask. Take care of each other.
Shane

Karen and David Fritts

May 27, 2008

Dear Family,
We have known Linda and Earl for over 25 years. Our sadness on hearing about Linda's death was a deep shock. Linda and I worked together at St. Vincent for many years and then were in Red Hat's together. She was so happy at our recent convention. She was a wonderful friend and confident. Her presence will be a deep loss to so many. I pray that she is happy now to be with our Lord, hopefully we will meet once again some day.
Our heartfelt sympathy goes to all of her family.

Missy Monacella

May 27, 2008

I was lucky enough to sit next to Linda while I was my mom's guest at various Red Hat Events. We shared many whispers & laughs...what a wonderful person. Her family & friends are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Christina Slupski

May 27, 2008

Earl,Brandi,and,Gillian, We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Linda.She was a wonderful woman.We just ran into her about a month ago and she looked well.God always seems to take the good people away from us.We haven't talked since the passing of Aunt Linda,the girls are always in our thoughts.If there is anything they need feel free to get in touch. Our prayers go out to your family. Jason, Chrissy,Kaitlyn,Kyle,and Addison. 790-5305

Diane Giannelli, Queen Mum

May 27, 2008

It was with great sorrow that we learned of the loss of Dame Linda Carter. She took her vows of membership on January, 2004 in The Red Hot Mamas of Erie. Since then, she had remained a regular and faithful member of our chapter. Her passing leaves a great loss in hearing her laughter in our chapter. I will forever hold dear to my heart that laughter in her pigtails and high school uniform at last month's convention and the excitement as she received her "diploma". I deeply regret that I was unable to tell her just how much she was loved and how much she will be missed.

Ann Stadler

May 27, 2008

Earl, Jim and I were so so sorry of hearing about Linda. We enjoyed our recent vacation with both of you and now will hold it even more special. We were just looking at the pictures with Rick and Marsha on Friday night. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this tragic time. Ann & Jim Stadler

TERESA&JACOB VAN HOOSER

May 27, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Shane and Rhonda Funkhouser

May 27, 2008

Dear family,

I am so sorry to hear about aunt Linda. If there is anything I can do to help from here I will be glad to. I am sorry that we can not come to the sevices, but you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you all..

DAN BILETNIKOFF

May 27, 2008

Earl Sorry to hear about Linda.You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.We are in San Antonio presently and will not be able to make it. I will call you when we get back. Dan Beth Biletnikoff

Bridget Hammar

May 27, 2008

To Linda's family. I worked with Linda at GTE in the early 1970's. I hadn't seen her for 35 years. I attended a bridal shower for Kim Burkhart recently and introduced myself to Linda (who I recognized and I told her that she didn't look any different than she did in the early 1970's). That's the only way I would have recognized her after such a long period of time.

It was great to see her and I was extremely shocked to read of her passing in the newspaper today.

She was a very pleasant person to work with and I'm so glad that I had an opportunity to speak with her last month after such a long time.

My prayers are with you.

Bridget Nolan Connaroe Hammar

Mike and Nancy Wernicki

May 27, 2008

Dear Earl and Family,
We have been deeply saddened by this news. I saw Linda recently at a wedding shower and she was so happy, full of life. That is the only way we ever knew her. Earl, Aunt Florence, Marsha and Karen, please know we keep you in our hearts and prayers.

Eve Hersch

May 27, 2008

Daryll,
I am saddened to hear of your loss; words can't even begin to express.
I'm sorry I won't be able to make it back to PA to attend the funeral and pay my respects... you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Bob Pfister

May 27, 2008

Earl,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know how much she loved the grand kids, and our prayers are with them too.
Bob and Mary Beth Pfister

Bob Kurt

May 27, 2008

Dear Earl and Family,
Both Linda and I are truly saddened by your devastating loss. They say, "The Lord works in mysterious ways", but none of this makes any sense and never will, therefore we must believe there was a greater plan for Linda. Linda was such a wonderful and caring person, and such a joy just to be around. We feel we are better people just for knowing her. Please accept our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with Linda, You and Your Family. If there is anything Linda and I can do in your time of need, please let us know.

Love and Prayers,
Bob and Linda Kurt

Lynn Kostek Jones

May 27, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. Linda was such a special person, I hold a special place in my heart for her. Our deepest sympathies for your entire family. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

Barb & Karl Gorka

May 26, 2008

Linda was my sister in law....cant believe this happen,,, she will be sadly missed alot....god bless her and our prayers and thoughts to my brother and my nephews...

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