Linda Mae Perri, 55, of Galinsky Apartments, Herkimer, a lifelong ?Valley? resident, passed away Monday, April 3, 2006, after a long illness, at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown. Linda was born June 15, 1950 , in Ilion, daughter of the late Richard Sr. and Lillian (Newberry) Rogers. She attended Ilion schools. Linda shared 34 special years with James F. ?Jim? Perri. Linda was last employed by Helmont Mills in St. Johnsville until 1991, after 26 years of dedicated service. She was of the Methodist faith. Linda loved camping, crafts and had a wonderful sense of humor. She was a true friend to many and enjoyed spending Saturday afternoons with her aunt Shirley and her cousins, sharing special times. Linda is survived by her longtime companion, James F. ?Jim? Perri of Herkimer; one daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Daryl Lyon of Dolgeville; two grandsons, Hunter Loccia and Austin Rockwell; one sister and brother-in-law, Janet and Mike Dodge of Ilion; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Gary and Sharon Rogers and Richard Jr. and Linda Rogers, all of Ilion; several aunts, including her special aunt, Shirley Elthorp, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her brother, Randy. Family and friends are invited to visitation on Thursday, April 6, from 4-6 p.m. at the Applegate and Day Funeral Home, 102 West St., Ilion. Linda's funeral service will be held on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the funeral home following visitation with the Rev. Robert Wollaber, pastor of the Ilion United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment in Frankfort Center Cemetery will take place later this spring at a date and time to be announced. For directions to the funeral home, click the facilities link above.