Linda Jeanne Acerra

Linda Jeanne Acerra, age 88 of Madison, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026 at UH Geneva Medical Center. She was born February 20, 1938 in Toledo, the daughter of Oliver and Katherine (Fisher) Rideout. She married Joseph Acerra, Jr. in Toledo, OH on July 30, 1960.

Linda attended Perrysburg High School and graduated from The Ohio State University in 1960. She worked as a music teacher at North Madison Elementary and taught private lessons out of her home. She also taught swimming and lifeguarding. Linda was interested in the fine arts and was a founding member of Rabbit Run Theater. She also enjoyed sewing, reading and gardening.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathryn (Tom Pearson) Acerra; sisters, Barbara (Jerry) Keller, Lucy Anton; daughter-in-law, Diane Trawatha Acerra; sister-in-law, Carole Rideout; brother-in-law, Phil Cervantes; and many loved nieces, nephews and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Joseph Acerra; son, Joseph M. Acerra; parents; brother, Charles Rideout; sister, Judith Cervantes.

Per Linda’s strict wishes, no public funeral services will be observed.

Behm Family Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online obituary may be found at www.behmfuneral.com