Linda A. Pike, of Phillipsburg, NJ, died on her 58th birthday, December 9, 2016.
Born in Orange, NJ, she was a daughter of George W. Pike of Forks Township, Pa. and the late Elizabeth Anginoli Pike.
Linda graduated South River High School in 1977; Glassboro State College in 1981 with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 1983 with a Master's Degree in Forensic Psychology.
She worked for the State of New Jersey as a social worker at the Edna Mahon Women's Correctional Facility in Clinton, NJ and retired from the Division of Family Youth Services in Warren County in 2013. After her retirement, Linda worked as a substitute teacher in various schools throughout Warren County.
Linda was also involved with Alcoholics Anonymous in Washington, NJ for the past two years where she was a member and also took leadership speaking and counseling roles.
She attended St. Philip and St. James Catholic Church, Phillipsburg.
In addition to her father, Linda is survived by her sister, Karen Zripko of Forks Township, Pa; a brother, Mark and his wife, Jane of Stewartsville, NJ; two nieces, Emma and Marin Pike and a nephew, Jack Pike.
Visitation will be held 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, in the Noto-Wynkoop Funeral Home, 289 South Main Street, Phillipsburg. Services will begin at 1:00 p.m.. Burial will be private in St. Roch's Cemetery, Plainfield Township, Pa.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider donation in Linda's name to the New Freedom Farm, 6118 Lithia Rd, Buchanan, VA. 24066. www.newfreedomfarm.biz.
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