In loving memory of Linda K Blank Emerson Rook, age 71, who passed away after fighting a strong 15-year battle with cancer on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Linda was born on November 24th, 1954, in Niagara Falls, NY.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Rook; 2 brothers, Robert (Elizabeth) Blank and William (Heather) Blank; 3 children, Ronald (Jill) Emerson, Christopher (Kathy) Emerson, and Jennifer Prater; her 10 grandchildren, Desiree (John), Alyssa, Zachary, Christopher, Ryan, Kaylee, Maddison, Mathew, Emily, Nicholas; her great-grandchildren, Addalynn, John, and Layla, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Linda was predeceased by her son Ryan Emerson; her brother Kevin Blank, and her parents, Joan and Robert Blank.

Arrangements by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.