Linda M. Mickelson

Linda M. Mickelson, 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at the Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York surrounded by her family.

She was born on May 12, 1944, to the late Raymond and Thelma Miller in Ithaca, New York. Linda spent nearly her entire life in the Newfield/Ithaca area, but did not hesitate to visit her parent’s home in Florida on many family vacations.

Linda earned an Associate of Science degree and served for many years as an accountant at Precision Filters in Ithaca. She actively participated in

local 4-H events, loved to cook, and was a weekend gardener. Linda enjoyed collecting and displaying antiques in her home as a hobby and spent endless hours crafting and creating beautiful birdhouses to share with others. She will be remembered for her sense of humor and sharp wit. Linda had a genuine love of animals having grown up with horses, dogs, and chickens, among many other species. That love continued into her adult life where she passed on the affection to her children who also enjoyed raising and showing the horses and cattle on the family’s farm in Newfield. She will be remembered and missed by many.

In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her brothers Charles Miller of Florida and Robert Miller of Syracuse. Surviving are her loving children: a son Daniel (Damian) Mickelson; daughters Kristi (Anthony) Guidi; and Diane Mickelson. She also had three grandchildren: Michael and Marissa Guidi, along with Makayla Mickelson. Linda is also survived by several cousins including her long time best friend Carol Miller of Webster, NY.

A Celebration of Life will be scheduled in Ithaca at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Linda’s memory may be made to the SPCA of Tompkins County at 1640 Hanshaw Road Ithaca, NY 14850 or online.