Linda Jean Zaleski Manross, Nov. 16, 1956–July 26, 2026, loving daughter, sister, mom, friend and Bubba

ALLEGANY — Linda Jean Zaleski Manross died Sunday (July 26, 2026) due to Progressive Bulbar Palsy, a neuromuscular disease in the family of ALS.

Linda was the golden child of Eugene and Helen Zaleski. She had six siblings, Larry (Diana Ritz) Zaleski, Don  (Lynne) Zaleski, Donna (late Ron) Wetherby, John Zaleski, Jim Zaleski and Julie (Mark) Swatsworth.

She graduated from Olean High School, Class of 1974, and attended SUNY Brockport.  In 1982 she married Michael J. Manross. They share two daughters, Angie (Jason Keller) and Jen (Jesse Turner), along with four grandchildren, Mia, Dawson, Lucciano and Apollonia.

Her career and lifelong dedication to caring for others began at the former St. Francis Hospital where she worked on the psychiatric unit for six years.  For the next 34 years she worked for Intandem, formerly The Rehabilitation Center, as a supervisor, director and vice president.

Linda may have retired in December 2021, but she didn’t stop there. She previously earned her master’s degree from St. Bonaventure University for counseling and worked five years for Paragon as a mental health counselor.

She had been a fan of the Buffalo Bills, New York Yankees and St. Bonaventure men’s basketball since the mid-1960s and up until her diagnosis, Linda enjoyed traveling, gathering with her people, vacations with family and friends, especially the beach, reading and golf.

She was also very involved in the community and served on several boards of directors such as Olean Community Theatre, Tri-County Arts Council, Coasters, The Pulaski Club Ladies Auxiliary and The Zonta Club of Olean.

Linda is survived by her daughters; grandchildren; siblings; 16 nieces and nephews; 16 great-nieces and great-nephews; and many special friends. She will be remembered for her compassion and unconditional support.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday (July 30, 2026) at the Casey, Halwig and Hartle Funeral Home, 3128 W. State Road, Olean. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday (July 31, 2026) at St. Bonaventure Church. Fr. Michael Jones, OFM, will be the principal celebrant. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery, followed by a reception at the Pulaski Club in Olean.

Memorials may be made to “We Remember Committee” at Intandem, 1439 Buffalo St. Olean, NY 14760; or to Operation Warm Hearts, 920 N. Fourth St. Olean, NY 14760.