Alice McKinnis

Alice Ruth Musser McKinnis, 101, of Elkton, Md., formerly of Evans City, peacefully passed away Friday evening, Nov. 12, 2021, at her son's residence.

Born Sept. 2, 1920, in Redbank Township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Mary Wampler Shick.

Alice was a Christian woman, who faithfully enjoyed going to church and belonging to church organizations, wherever she resided. She was a former elder and deacon at the Presbyterian Church of Prospect.

In her early years, she worked as the bookkeeper at Bortz Auto Parts in New Bethlehem. Next she worked at the former Frank Skinner Trucking in New Bethlehem, and later retired after 14 years as a supervisor at Red Star Express in Pittsburgh.

She enjoyed making ceramics, knitting, crocheting, cooking and baking.

She is survived by her son, Daniel (Susan) Musser of Elkton, Md.; six grandchildren, David (Marcia) Musser, Elaine (Wayne) Abbott, Traci (Dennis) Kellar, Laurie (Terry) Brown, Stephen (Jennifer) Musser and the Rev. Brian (Jennifer) Musser; 12 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; her stepdaughter, the Rev. Debbie McKinnis Crusan of Prospect; and her stepgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph H. Musser, who passed away Jan. 12, 1997; her second husband, Robert M. McKinnis, who passed away Oct. 11, 2002; her children, Joseph A. (Linda) Musser and Robert L. Musser; one great-grandson, Alex Musser; her sisters, Sarah Metz, Marjorie Yeany and Betty Belton; and her stepson, Thomas McKinnis.

MCKINNIS — Visitation for Alice Ruth Musser McKinnis, who died Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Raisley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 387 Main St., Prospect.

A funeral service will follow at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Presbyterian Church of Prospect, 110 Church St., Prospect, with her grandson, the Rev. Brian Musser, officiating; her stepdaughter, the Rev. Debbie Crusan, assisting; and the church pastor, the Rev. Jason Sinagra, assisting.

Interment will be at 11 a.m. Monday at New Bethlehem Cemetery, 210 Lafayette St., New Bethlehem, Clarion County.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Presbyterian Church of Prospect, 110 Church St., Prospect, PA 16052.

Please visit www.raisleyfuneralhome.com to leave an online tribute.