Alma Herron

Alma Ella Herron, 88, a longtime resident of Clarks Summit, died on Thursday in The Gardens of East Mountain.

Born May 25, 1932 in Ransom, she was the daughter of the late George Ralph and Alma (Keller) Herron.

Alma was a 1950 graduate of Clarks Summit High School and retired from Akzo Nobel Inc. in Customer Service.  She was a member of The First Presbyterian Church, former member of the Ladies Auxiliary Abington Memorial Post # 7069 VFW, and Ladies Auxiliary of the Clarks Summit Fire Company.

Surviving is a nephew, Ronald Herron (Jackie) and three great-nephews, Thane, Travis, and Tyler of Duncansville; a niece, Cathy Kirsch of Martinsburg; and cousins, Edmund and Darlene Carr of Clarks Summit.

She was preceded in death by brother, George R. Herron, Jr.

Alma’s family would like to thank the staff at The Gardens at East Mountain, Station East, for the loving care given to her during the most difficult time.

Due to the coronavirus restrictions, a church service will be announced at a later date followed by a gathering of family and friends celebrating Alma’s life with services by Rev. William G. Carter. Interment in Milwaukee Cemetery, Milwaukee, PA.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Clarks Summit Fire Co., (clarkssummitfire.com/donate) or First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit, 300 School Street, Clerks Summit, PA 18411.

For directions, or to leave an online condolence, visit the funeral home website.

Alma’s care has been entrusted to Jennings-Calvey Funeral and Cremation Service, Inc., 111 Colburn Avenue, Clarks Summit, PA 18411.