Troy, NY - Linda Lee Howk entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. She was 63. Born on January 19, 1948 in Saratoga Springs, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Alice S. (Washburn) Chiperno. Linda lived in Saratoga Springs for many years and was a 1965 graduate of St. Peter's Academy. She was most recently employed at the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. In addition to her parents, Linda is predeceased by her husband Edwin Howk. Survivors include her loving and much loved companion, Richard C. Marriner, Sr. of Troy and her cousins, Ralph and Stephen Chiperno of Alaska and Elizabeth McKinsey, Mary Casazza and Thomas Lollias all of Saratoga Springs. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 6pm Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30am Thursday, March 3, 2011 at St. Clement's Church, 231 Lake Ave. by the Rev. Neil Draves-Arpaia. Donations may be made to the Mohawk and Hudson River Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.