Linda J. "Nana" Carden

Linda J. “Nana” Carden, age 75, of North Huntingdon, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024, in UPMC Magee Hospital. Born in Braddock on April 10, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Kathleen (Thomas) Malmberg.

She was a property manager for many years. She was a former member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church-Irwin, where she was a former Sunday school teacher. She loved shopping and craft shows. Linda adored her grandchildren, from just sitting and playing games with them to coming to big events in their lives, she was alway there. She also loved the beach. These past few months, Linda had been obsessed with Baywatch. She said it made her feel like she was on the beach. She truly had such a great personality and such a big heart. She also loved traveling with her family, especially over the past many years with Summer to the Caribbean.

Linda is the mother of Nicole (Doug) Smith of Summerville, South Carolina and Summer (Jason) Pendro of North Huntingdon; grandmother of Ashley, Steven, Alyssa and Miabella; and sister of Edmund (Patty) Klingensmith of Chalfant, Robert E. “Bobby” Malmberg Jr. and the late Gwendolyn Kay (Harold survives) Lawhorne and late Patricia “Pat” Ellen (Thomas survives) Valko. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Spending time with her family and friends for the holidays was something she always looked forward to. Every holiday, no matter which one it was, you would always hear Linda’s voice. She loved to sit and catch up with everyone.

Memorial Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, from 4-8 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. A Memorial Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor John Gropp, officiating.

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