Linda D. Negrea

Linda D. Negrea, 76, of Sharon, passed away surrounded by her family, Sunday afternoon, November 8, 2026, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mrs. Negrea was born December 20, 1949, in Clarion, PA, a daughter of the late Jasper Kephart, Sr. and Irene (Bordell) Munnel. She attended Sharon High School.

She was a member of Shepherd of the Valley Church, Sharpsville.

Linda enjoyed going to the casino, playing bingo, listening to music, and treating herself to her favorite frozen Coca-Cola Polar Pops. She was outgoing, fierce, and had a firecracker type personality. She adored her dog, Annie, and especially loved spending time with her family. Linda was the rock that held everything together, and will be remembered for her big personality, and love she had for her family.

On September 25, 1971, she married her husband, John Negrea, who survives at home.

In addition to her husband, Linda is survived by, a daughter, Lisa Negrea (Stevie McKendrick); a son, John “Baba” Negrea, Jr. (Nichole Schneider), all of Sharon; four grandchildren, Jordan Negrea (Danielle), John Dakota Negrea, both of Shaon, Madison Blough, Girard, OH, and CJ Negrea (Fiancé, Mercedes Carpec), Sharon; three great-grandchildren, Jordan Negrea, Jr., and Kaii Negrea, both of Hermitage, and Madyson West, Franklin, PA.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Joann Humble; and six brothers, Jasper Kephart, Jr., Johnny Kephart, Sr., George Kephart, Richie Kephart, Larry Kephart, and Charlie Bordell.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com

Calling hours will be 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday (11/12/2026) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.

Funeral service will immediately follow at 5 p.m., in the funeral home.