Linda L. (O’Connell) Taylor,75 of Irwin, died Saturday, February 26, 2022 in Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born December 19, 1946 in Washington DC a daughter of the late Charles and Katherine O’Connell. Linda studied at Duffs Business Institute from 1964 to 1965 and was employed as a Telephone Operator for Forbes Hospital. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, in Irwin. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Neil F. Taylor and a brother Charles Boyle. Linda was blessed with a large loving family; her children; Donald (Stacie Goldinger) Palmer, of North Irwin, Bryan (Erin Kijanka-Palmer) Palmer, of Ligonier and Matthew (Katie) Palmer, of Jefferson Hills. Also surviving is their father Donald Palmer Sr. Grandchildren Brylee, Myah, Lyla, Graycee, Macie and Chase; sister Maureen LaVerde; brothers Daniel and Timothy Boyle and several nieces and nephews. Linda was a kind hearted soul who enjoyed all aspects of life. She will be dearly missed by all. Friends will be received Thursday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Ott Funeral Home Inc 805 Pennsylvania Avenue Irwin. Parting prayers and Mass of Christian Burial celebrated on Friday at a time to be announced. Interment will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, North Huntingdon.