Linda Catherine (Markey) Becker
OBITUARY
Linda Catherine (Markey) Becker passed away on May 19, 2026 at the age of 83. She was the beloved daughter of the late Doris (Soellner) Markey and Daniel John Markey of Schenectady, New York.
After attending high school in Schenectady, Linda pursued her BA at Nazareth College of Rochester, New York. As an undergraduate, she also studied at Somerville College, Oxford University. After college, she taught English at St Hubert’s School for Girls in Philadelphia. In the 1970s and 80s, while raising her children, she was active in the leadership of Berks County NOW (the National Organization for Women) and served on the Exeter Township School Board, including a stint as President. Linda returned to teaching in the late 1980s, and she taught English and writing to seventh and eighth graders in the Wilson School District. A distinguished educator and a valued colleague, she retired from teaching in 2012.
Before and during her retirement, Linda enjoyed reading, cooking, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She traveled extensively, inside and beyond the United States. In her later years, she also developed a love of knitting.
She is survived by her longtime partner, Patrick Hayden; her son, Daniel Becker, of Longmont, Colorado; her daughter, Kate Becker, of Charlottesville, Virginia; a daughter-in-law, Terzah Becker; a son-in-law, Paul Jones; and four beloved grandchildren— Will Becker, Ruth Becker, Samuel Becker-Jones, and Toby Becker-Jones.
Her family will host a memorial gathering at Bicentennial House at 201 Playground Drive in West Reading on June 21, 2026 at 2pm.