Alice Louise Funston, 92, of Newville passed away Sunday December 29, 2024 in her home.
She was born June 11, 1932 in Harrisburg, a daughter of the late Alfred U. and Mary E. Slentz Kruger.
Alice was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Newville. She had belonged to the Oswald Taylor #540 chapter of the Eastern Star.
Alice enjoyed traveling, spending time with her family, especially for family meals. She loved being outdoors, and enjoyed watching the birds and deer.
She had worked for many years in Dr. Alwein’s office in Newville. After his retirement she began a long career at Carlisle Pediatrics.
Alice is survived by her husband of 71 years Craig A. Funston, four children Diane L. Funston and her husband Richard Smith, Linda J. Funston and her husband Donn Rosen, Jeff D. Funston, and Kristina A. Walker, six grandchildren Karen Krupa, Nicolas Bolen, Matthew Tuckey, Alden Funston, Tyler Walker, and Colton Walker, and nine great-grandchildren Peyton, Luke, and Holden Krupa, Carson and Brayden Tuckey, Lily and Loralei Bolen, Dominic, and Kai Walker.
She was preceded in death by two sisters Ruth Signor, and Danylu Hoover.
A funeral service will be held Thursday January 2, 2025 at 10 a.m. in Zion Lutheran Church 51 West Main Street Newville. Burial will follow in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements are entrusted to Egger Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Zion Luther Church 51 W. Main St. Newville, PA 17241 or Residential Hospice 100 Sterling Pkwy #110 Mechanicsburg PA 17050.
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