Linda M. Culver

Linda Marie Culver (Palermo), 77, of Howland, passed away on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026.

She was born on November 11, 1948, in Trumbull County, Ohio, to Joseph Anthony Palermo and Jacqueline Palermo (Sabatini). She was the second of four children and grew up alongside her sisters, Patricia Lewis and Jacqueline Toth, and her brother, Robert Palermo.

Linda was a dedicated educator whose career spanned forty years with Warren City Schools. She graduated from Niles High School, earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Youngstown State University, and later completed a Master’s Degree in Educational Curriculum at Ashland University. She taught various elementary grades at First Street, Elm Road, and Garfield Elementary Schools before serving as a technology teacher and retiring from Lincoln PK–8 School. She was also a proud member of Delta Kappa Gamma, an international society of women educators.

In 1968, Linda met the love of her life, Donald Edwin Culver Jr. They were married on September 6, 1969, and shared 47 wonderful years together, building a life rooted in family, faith, and devotion. Together they raised two children: Donald Edwin Culver III (Andrea) of Tampa, Florida; and Christina Ferreri of Howland, Ohio.

Linda was a devoted grandmother to Logan, Madelyn, and Mason Culver of Tampa, Florida, and Joscelyn Ferreri of Howland, Ohio. Following her husband’s passing in 2016, she resided with her daughter and granddaughter in Howland Township. She previously lived in Liberty Township, where she raised her family.

A lifelong Catholic and longtime member of St. Rose Parish in Girard, Ohio, Linda placed family at the center of her life. She cherished time spent cooking and baking and took great pride in carrying on Italian traditions, especially the Feast of the Seven Fishes and her beloved Christmas cookie trays. She loved traveling to Florida and Georgia to celebrate milestones with her grandchildren and also enjoyed traveling with her daughter, granddaughter, and close friends. Linda was often considered a second mother and surrogate grandmother to many, affectionately known as “Nana."

Linda is survived by her son, Donald Edwin Culver III (Andrea) of Tampa, Florida; her daughter, Christina Ferreri of Howland Township, Ohio; and her precious grandchildren, Logan, Madelyn, and Mason Culver of Tampa, Florida, and Joscelyn Ferreri of Howland Township, Ohio. She is also survived by her sister, Jacqueline Toth of Austintown, Ohio; her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Jacqueline Palermo, her husband, Donald E. Culver Jr.; brother, Robert Palermo; and her sister, Patricia Lewis.

Family and friends will be received on Sunday, January 25, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Blackstone Funeral Home in Girard, Ohio.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM at St. Rose Church in Girard, Ohio.

Linda will be laid to rest at Niles City Cemetery with her husband.