Alma M. Knupp 1924-2025

Alma was born June 11, 1924, in Karns City, Pa., a daughter of Glen and Alice McKinney Ward.

She was a secretary at a refinery in Karns City, and later, a cafeteria worker for the Liberty schools, retiring in 1987.

Alma enjoyed gardening, cooking and spending time with her family.

She was a member of Churchill United Methodist Church since 1959, and enjoyed spending time with her church family.

Her husband, Ralph D. Knupp, whom she married Aug. 5, 1950, passed away June 1, 1987.

Alma will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by her family: her son, Roger G. (Beth) Knupp of Coraopolis, Pa.; five grandchildren, Lynn (John), Daniel (Melissa), Jennifer (Mitch), Amy (Brad) and Sarah (Erhan); and nine great-grandchildren.

She also leaves her sister, Carma Crisman of Texas.

Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; daughter, Kay L. Andrews; and son, Mark D. Knupp.

Services will begin at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at Churchill United Methodist Church, with calling hours 1 to 3 p.m.

Alma will be laid to rest in Hubbard Union Cemetery.

Special thanks to Dr. Angela Roberts and Buckeye Hospice for all the care given to Alma.

Memorial contributions may be made to Churchill United Methodist Church, 189 Churchill Hubbard Road, Youngstown, OH 44505.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home. Family and friends are invited to visit the funeral home’s website at www.stewart-kyle.com to share memories and condolences.

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