Obituaries

October 19th, 2025

Mrs. Linda Jean Gartside (née Martini), age 67, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025 at Riddle Hospital after a brief illness.

Born in Chester, Pennsylvania. Linda was the daughter of the late Pearl and Genesio Martini. She grew up in Linwood, graduated from Chichester High School and pursued her nursing education at the Chester-Upland School of Practical nursing, where she earned her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification. She was previously employed at Fair Acres and Bishop Nursing Homes.

Despite facing many challenges throughout her life, Linda remained a loving soul with a heart of gold. She was known for her generosity and kindness, often opening her home to those in need and lending a helping hand to her neighbors. Her selflessness and quiet strength touched many lives and will be remembered by all who knew her.

Linda is survived by her devoted husband of 40 years James; her beloved son, Jimmy; her sister, Kathy Remaley of Upper Chichester; and her brother, Gene of Audubon, Pennsylvania and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Pearl and Genesio Martini; her brother John of Linwood, Pennsylvania.

May her memory bring comfort to those who knew and loved her.