Linda Wint Cross, 75, of Millsboro, Del., formerly of Wilkes-Barre and surrounding areas, entered into eternal life on Nov. 12, 2025, surrounded by love at Delaware Hospice in Milford, Del.
Born April 10, 1950, Linda was the daughter of the late Walter E. Wint Sr. and C. Dorothy (Martin) Wint. A 1968 graduate of GAR Memorial High School in Wilkes-Barre, she went on to attend Luzerne County Community College in Nanticoke and later earned both her real estate and life insurance licenses.
Throughout her career, Linda worked as a dental assistant and office manager for Dr. Frank L. Boris III, and later as a customer service representative for Nabisco Foods Inc. She retired as the community relations director for New Seasons at Tiffany Court Assisted Living Community in Kingston, where she was known for her compassion and dedication to residents and families alike.
Linda's loving and caring spirit was evident in all she did. She loved cooking, baking, crafting, cruising, and traveling with her husband, Jim. Known fondly as the "queen of bargain shopping," Linda had an eye for a deal and a heart for giving. She was a caretaker to many throughout her lifetime.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Captain Walter E. Wint Jr., USMC.
She is survived by her devoted husband, James Cross, of Millsboro, Del.; loving daughters, Erin (Tomolonis) Lanning and husband Gary of Shavertown, and Aubrey Centak and husband Scott of Jim Thorpe; siblings, Sheila Featherstone and husband Jay of Berlin, Md., Lieutenant Colonel Robert M. Wint, USMC (Ret.) and wife Susan of Charlotte, N.C., and Kenneth Wint and wife Heather of Palm Harbor, Fla.; along with several nieces and nephews.
She will be deeply missed by her cherished grandchildren, Robert, Michael, Jesse, and Jakeb Tomolonis, Keilan and Aidan Verdekal, and great-grandson, Grayson Tomolonis.
Also surviving are sister-in-law, Judy Cross of Colorado Springs, Colo.; stepchildren, James Cross, and wife Sara, Kathleen Caganek, and husband Joseph; and step-granddaughter, Kya Cross, and all of Binghamton, N.Y.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, in Our Lady of Hope Parish, Wilkes-Barre. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, at Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre. A private interment will take place at St. Mary's Church of the Maternity Cemetery, West Wyoming, at a later date.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate staff at Delaware Hospice, with special thanks to Linda's home hospice nurse, Tracey, whose care and empathy went above and beyond.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made in Linda's memory to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.ngjfuneral.com.
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Funeral services provided by:
Nat-Gawlas-Jordan Funeral Home - East89 Park Ave, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
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