PITTSTON – Linda Jean (Moore, Schopmann) Gero, 76, of Pittston, closed her eyes on earth and opened them in Heaven on Oct. 19, 2022. She was born in Skowhegan on Feb. 3, 1946. She was the youngest of seven children born of Jean Evelyn Moore (Steeves of New Brunswick, Canada) and Carroll Everett Moore (Tim) of Moscow, Maine.

Linda attended Moscow Elementary School and graduated from Upper Kennebec Valley High School in Bingham, Maine. She attended classes at the University of Maine in Augusta. She worked for both the State and Federal Governments. She took pride in creating a business called “The Twiight Club” which cared for persons with dementia. She served in the Navy from 1965 to Dec. 1968 earning the rank of Yeoman.

Linda is survived by her husband Elwin L. Gero; three children, Robert V. Schopmann Jr. (Charity Rouse), James R. Schopmann and Jean F. Schopmann; two stepchildren, Tim W. Gero and Doreen E. Gero both of Mt. Vernon; and five beloved grandchildren, Breann E. Schopmann, Zachary V. Schopmann, Xaviex J. Schopmann, Samantha Harvey and Victoria Harvey; three great- grandchildren, Finn, Jacoby and Callum; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. She is also survived by two sisters and two brothers, Norma L. Stevens and Ellen L. Morin, Keith Moore and Bruce T. Moore and wife Debbie.

Linda believed God’s grace was sufficient for all things. Visiting hours will be Thursday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. –  1 p.m. at the Trinity Baptist Church, 64 Old Canada Road, in Moscow, Maine. A Christian funeral will begin at 1 p.m. at the church. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery. Reception will follow the burial at 87 Old Canada Road in Moscow.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Giberson Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Madison & Bingham, Maine. To leave a condolence for the family, share a memory, view the online obituary and to share service and obituary information on social media please visit our website at http://www.gibersonfuneralhome.com.

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