Linda W Brennan

Linda W. Brennan died on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, NY with her sons by her side following a short illness.

Born in Utica, NY on March 25, 1944 to Lawrence E. and Shelba (Putnam) Wheeler, Linda attended Utica public schools and, following graduation from U.F.A. in 1962, went to the State Hospital’s School of Nursing in Utica graduating as a Registered Nurse in 1965. In 1978 she received a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from SUNY Utica Rome.

In 1970 she married Gail Joseph Brennan who predeceased her in 1975.

Linda is survived by her sons Joseph [Julie] Brennan of Deltona, FL; James Brennan of Syracuse, NY; and her grandson Jace Brennan and granddaughter Alexis Brennan. She is also predeceased by her daughter-in-law Emma.

She also leaves behind a brother Laurence P. [Susie] Wheeler of Great Falls, VA and her nephew Stephen Wheeler, Great Falls, VA.

Additionally, Linda leaves behind many close family friends including Donna Blenis, Bill Snyder, Peter Servello Jr., Sean Blenis, Daniel Snyder, Kristen Snyder, and Adam Colvin.

Linda will always be remembered by those who knew her for the tireless dedication she showed in caring for others and the humor and creativity she shared so freely. Whether as a lifelong nurse, educator, cake decorator, aspiring author, or a thousand other ways, she brought joy into the world and the world is better for it.

A memorial service will be announced at a future date.