Frank C. LINNECKE, 100, of Scio, NY, died Monday, October 26, 2026, in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville. 

Born October 19, 1926, in Scio, he was the son of Edward Peter Carl and Margaret Eymer Linnecke. On November 18, 1950, in Scio, he married Cathleen M. Hennessy, who survives. 

A graduate of Scio Central School and St. Bonaventure University, he was a World War II Veteran serving honorably with the U.S. Army from 1944 – 1948. He was employed as a combustion engineer by Air-Preheater in Wellsville. Frank was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Scio and a past member and president of the Scio Central School Board. 

Surviving besides his wife, Cathleen, are: three daughters, Mary (Ken) Huber of Webster, Theresa (Greg) Hardy of North Andover, MA, and Cathleen (Bill) Whitfield of Scio; three sons, Robert (Sheila) Linnecke of Scio, Gerry (Beth) Linnecke of Ashville, NY, and Frank (Carol) Linnecke, Jr. of Wendell, NC; a daughter-in-law, Hortensia Linnecke of Texas; 34 grandchildren including spouses; 22 great-grandchildren including spouses; six great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by a son, Edward Daniel Linnecke; a grandson, Edward Daniel Linnecke Jr.; a brother, Ralph S. Linnecke; and three sisters, Katherine May Linnecke, Bernice E. Wilson, and Gloria M. Tronetti. 

Friends may call at Olney-Foust & Embser Funeral Homes & Cremation, 34 West State Street, Wellsville, NY, on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 PM. The Rosary will be prayed 1:30 PM, Friday in the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Immaculate Conception Church, 36 Maple Ave., Wellsville. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Scio. Military Rites will be accorded by members of Wellsville American Legion Post #702. 

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph’s Cemetery Fund, c/o Bill Whitfield, 2876 County Road 9, Scio, NY 14880. 

Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.