Linda Brafford Montenaro Ragan
February 15, 1945 ~ December 6, 2022
Linda Brafford Montanaro Ragan, age 77, of Tonopah, Arizona, passed away November 12, 2022, at Hospice of the Valley.
Born February 15, 1945, in Painesville, Ohio to Lunda Brafford and Mary Brafford (Tabone).
She graduated from Madison High School in 1963 and then received a bachelor's degree in Business Education from Kent State University, continued her education at Arizona State University where she received her master's degree. She was a retired school teacher that taught at Geneva High School and Arizona Metro Tech. In 1995 the Western Business Education Association awarded her Business Educator of the Year. She received many awards from the State of Arizona while teaching.
Linda enjoyed traveling to different countries and being with her family.
She is survived by her ex-husband, Joseph Montanaro, of Glendale, Arizona; and their children, Melinda (Jim) Sebert (Montanaro), Joe Montanaro, Melissa (Steve) Montanaro, Jason (Tracie) Montanaro; ex-husband, Frank Ragan, and step-daughter Amber Ragan. Linda had ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Peggy (Paul) Sites (Brafford) of Tonopah, AZ; an uncle, Elmer Brafford of South Point, OH; an aunt, Nolly Kinker (Brafford) of Waverly, OH; and an aunt, Joanne McNeil (Tabone) of Rockledge, FL. She was preceded in death by, her parents Lunda and Mary Brafford, step-mother, Arlene Brafford (Stewart) and step-brother, Albert Lee Stewart.
Per Linda's wishes no services are being held. Online obituary and condolences can be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com.
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Merry Christmas mom! I miss not having you with us this year.
Linda was a remarkable woman. Her passing will leave a hole in my heart. We were not close, but when she was actively involved teaching business education and in professional associations, she was a professional, reliable “get it done” person. My heart goes out to her family.
I miss you everyday mom. It’s been months and I feel like I’ll never get over this mountain in the road. I try to stay extremely busy to deflect the mind but the hurt and pain is still there. You cared and loved us all so deeply, you gave each and every one of us so many memories to live off of. You had no limit, no matter the costs or time to give us. I honestly strive every day now to be like you. I ask myself constantly, what would mom do. If I ever achieve to be the smallest percentage of who you were, I’ll be successful. I just can’t wait to see you again mom. I love you, Jason
We miss you, rest peacefully. You left too soon.
It’s been a year, it doesn’t even feel that long since we lost you but we are all doing well and we all love you very much.