Alma Howell Guckert
January 2, 1927 - June 30, 2025 (Age 98)
Alma Howell Guckert, age 98, of Penn Township, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025 at Westmoreland Manor. She was born on January 2, 1927 in Wilmerding, a daughter of the late Louis Angelo and Jennie (Baccarini) Franci. Alma was a parishioner of St. Barbara Catholic Church, and a member of East Suburban Friendship Club for 30 years and Young at Heart. She worked as a secretary for Old Republic Insurance Company prior to enjoying her retirement, and loved playing cards, dancing, traveling, and taking care of her canine companion, Rudy.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Clifford John Howell and John Guckert; grandson, Adam Howell; granddaughter, Casey Getty; and siblings, Lena Herman, Frank Franci, Ellen Carosso, and Alfred Franci. Alma is survived by her three children, Clifford (Darlene) Howell of Aliquippa, Patricia (Timothy) Kelly of Mars, and James (Michelle) Howell of Harrison Park; several grandchildren, Sarah (Sean) Connelly, Erin Kelly, Scott (Rebekah) Kelly, Clifford (Amber) Kelly, Ryan Howell, Ryan (Shannon) Turkowski, and Dana (Tom) Althoff; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received Sunday, July 6 from 2-6 PM at Lindsay-Jobe Funeral Home, Inc., 3343 Route 130, PO Box 465, Harrison City, 724-744-2721. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, July 7 at 12 Noon at St. Barbara Catholic Church, Harrison City. Private entombment will be in the Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. A special thank you is given to the staff of Westmoreland Manor and Bridges Hospice for their excellent care of Alma. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made, if desired, to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by visiting www.stjude.org.