EAST FISHKILL – Linda A. Botscheller, 69, an area resident for 46 years and formerly of Yorktown Heights, died on April 1, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in the Bronx on January 19, 1954, she was the daughter of Michael and Elvira (Saccomano) Acocella. A long-time resident of Hopewell Junction, Linda was an active community member and loving neighbor. She also spent many years working as an office manager for Dr. Lal in Hopewell Junction. She was a parishioner of St. Columba Church.

Linda was a committed friend and family member who loved spending time with her loved ones making memories. She enjoyed family vacations, trips to Atlantic City, and celebrating holidays, but more than anything, she loved the time she shared with her husband, children and grandchildren.

On March 27, 1976 in Mohegan Lake, Linda married Ronald E. Botscheller who survives at home. She is also survived by her daughters, Melanie Shook and her husband Edward, and Megan Filiaggi; her grandchildren, Eddie and Quinn; her siblings, Barbara Cristello and Michael Acocella; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Marie and John Kauffman, Debbie and Michael Cahill, and Ernest and Mary Botscheller; and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 4-8pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday at 10am at St. Columba Church, 835 Route 82, Hopewell Junction.

Memorial donations may be made to the Support Connection, Inc. (www.supportconnection.org), an organization dear to Linda and her family.