Linda E. Colavita

Linda E. Colavita (nee McLaughlin), 66, of Marlton, NJ, died peacefully Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Samaritan Center Hospice, Voorhees, NJ.

Beloved wife of Ralph F. Colavita Jr. Loving mother of Ralph “Rocky” F. Colavita III.

She was the daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy "Pat" McLaughlin. Sister of Patricia Kniffin-Elsasser (Drew), Edward McLaughlin (Susan), John McLaughlin (Tara) and the late Kathleen Myers. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Linda was retired after working over 30 years for the Defense Department as a Contracting Officer.

She loved her coffee, seafood, Raymond episodes, Monk, Hallmark shows and her family dearly. Her greatest joy was Christmas, decorating everything from the fireplace mantle, to tabletops, to the best Christmas tree and ornaments ever.

Family and friends are invited to Linda's Viewing 10:00-11:00 AM on Friday, February 20, 2026 at The Knoetgen Donohue Funeral Home, 746 Kedron Ave, Morton, PA 19070 followed by her Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. Interment SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA 19064.