Linda Kay Kaufman, 67, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at HPH Hospice House, Lecanto, FL, after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Kenneth L. Kaufman, who preceded her in death in 2005. Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Phyllis and Schuyler Gamber. She graduated from Columbia High School in 1972. She retired in 2020 from Perform Group, formerly Tighe Industries, after being a loyal employee for over 30 years. Once retired, Linda decided to leave the winters of Pennsylvania behind and move to Florida. This move allowed her to be closer to her grandchildren and pursue many of her other interests. She was an avid kayaker and enjoyed the wildlife that Florida had to offer.
Linda loved animals and was blessed to have the companionship of several dogs during her lifetime. She was a volunteer at the Citrus County Humane Society and helping to care for the animals brought her tremendous joy.
Linda is survived by her two loving daughters: Shemane R. Brambilla, wife of Michael Brambilla, Homosassa, FL and Marissa L. Walley, wife of Simon Walley, Overland Park, KS. Five grandchildren: Mikayla, Shea and Aaron Brambilla; and Emily and Samantha Walley. Two sisters: Margaret S., wife of Robert Warner and Laurie A., wife of Aloys “John” Heyen. One brother: Michael S., husband of Cindy Walker Gamber. Also a number of other loving relatives and close friends.
The Memorial Service will be held at the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., 31 South Eighth Street, Columbia, PA 17512 on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at 10:30 A.M. The Visitation will be from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. The interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: the Humane Society of Citrus County, FL, Inc., PO Box 2283, Inverness, FL 34451. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.