Linda K. Panter, 75, Passes Away in Hornell

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

Linda K. Panter, a 75-year-old resident of Hornell, New York, passed away on February 19, 2026 at her home following a long illness. Panter had a long career in healthcare, working as a licensed practical nurse at St. James Mercy Hospital and later earning her registered nursing degree and master's degree to become a professor at SUNY Alfred, where she taught nursing students for many years.

Why it matters

Panter's passing marks the end of an era for the Hornell community, where she was a fixture in the local healthcare system for over five decades. As both a nurse and an educator, she played a vital role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals in the region.

The details

Born in Hornell in 1950, Panter graduated from Hornell High School in 1968 and went on to earn her LPN degree from Steuben BOCES in 1969. She worked as an LPN at St. James Mercy Hospital for many years before going back to school, earning an associate's degree from Alfred State College in 1991 and a bachelor's degree from SUNY Brockport in 1993. Panter then received her master's degree from SUNY Binghamton and became a professor at SUNY Alfred, where she taught nursing students until her retirement.

• Panter was born on October 26, 1950 in Hornell, New York.
• She graduated from Hornell High School in 1968.
• Panter earned her LPN degree from Steuben BOCES in 1969.
• She worked as an LPN at St. James Mercy Hospital for many years.
• Panter passed away on February 19, 2026 at her home in Hornell.