Linda McGrath Kiessling

After a brief illness, Linda passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026 at age 81. She was predeceased by her husband Charles "Chaz" Kiessling and parents Joseph and Charlotte Camp. 

She is survived by her daughters Staci Feola-Elbadry, Jodi (Michael) Doescher-Pisano and Denise (Michael) Lindkamp; grandchildren Anthony, Mackenzi, Hailey, Ayden, Luke, Adam and Austin; siblings Carol (Donovan "Buff") Jenkins, Eugene (Linda) Arena and Pamela Dretto; special nephew Timothy Berti; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Linda was a caretaker at heart. She worked as a private home health aide and as a dietary supervisor at a skilled nursing facility in Florida. Linda had a fondness for animals and has been known to indulge in chocolate, one of her favorite treats. She was always active; antiquing, thrift shopping, going to the beach and spending time by the water. She enjoyed the sun and warm weather of Florida, where she lived for many years. 

Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday June 11, 2026 from 4:30 - 6:30 PM at James R. Gray Funeral Home, 1530 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY 14624. Interment will be private. Kindly consider making a donation, in Linda's memory to the Sunset House Hospice, 3746 St. Paul Blvd. Rochester, NY 14617.

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