Linda A. Nowak

Linda A. (Kent) Nowak

Age 77, of Watkins Glen, passed away October 1, 2026.

She is survived by her husband, Richard “Rick” Nowak; daughters, Peggy Shermer of Watkins Glen, and Jen Augustine of Corning; step-daughter Stephanie Nowak of Stockholm, Sweden; sister Laurie Scaptura; brother Lee “Corky” Kent; three grandchildren, Kaylee, Kyra, and Zayden; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, Audree and Elizabeth (Mallory) Kent; brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Laura Kent; sister Leesa Cherock, brother-in-law Rocco Scaptura; and sister-in-law, Tina Kent.

She was someone who could start a conversation with anyone. Linda was a wonderful person with a great personality! She was a positive, entertaining, and witty person that was loved by her family and friends.

Linda graduated from Watkins Glen High School in 1967. She was a Finance Secretary at Shepard-Niles for 42 years.

According to her wishes, funeral services will be private. Memorial donations in her memory may be made to the Schuyler County Humane Society (www.SchuylerHumane.org).

Condolences and memories of Linda may be shared with the family in her guestbook at www.RoyceChedzoy.com. Arrangements entrusted to Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home.