Herkimer Linda Ann Johnson, 68, of Herkimer passed away on Tuesday January 1, 2013 at Valley Health Services in Herkimer. Linda was born on October 6, 1944 in Ilion the daughter of the late Peter and Margaret (Snyder) Kennell. She was a graduate of Ilion schools and on August 8, 1987 she married Mark Johnson, he passed away March 8, 2008. Although Linda was afflicted with Multiple Sclerosis at an early age, she worked hard to maintain her independence and keep a positive attitude. Linda worked as a clerk in the medical records department at the Mohawk Valley General Hospital and was a member of the Church of the Annunciation in Ilion. Linda was a lifelong devoted New York Yankees fan and spent many nights cheering them on with her father. She was also an avid admirer and fan of Barry Manilow, and a true dog lover. Linda had many friends at Valley Health Services and will be dearly missed. Linda is survived by her daughter Courtney and her husband Tom Nacco of Fultonville; a brother in law Larry Paul of Mohawk; a sister in law Sally Kennell of Ft. Wayne IN., and several special nieces and nephews. She is pre deceased by a sister Barbara Paul and a brother Phillip Kennell. She also leaves behind a special friend, Laurence Goodstal, and was excited about the upcoming birth of her first granddaughter in March. Funeral services for Linda will be held on Saturday January 5, 2013 at 12 noon at the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home Inc. 100 Otsego St. in Ilion, Sr. Mary Jo Tallman will officiate. Interment will be in the Armory Hill Cemetery. Friends may call on Saturday from 11am until the time of the funeral. Memorial donation in Linda’s name may be made to the MS Society Upstate NY Chapter Ste 100 1650 South Ave. Rochester, NY 14620; envelopes are available at the funeral home. On line condolences may be sent by going to www.whiter-hendrix.com.