Alice M. Gannon, 92, of Mt. Jewett, PA died on May 28, 2024, at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center following a determined and courageous journey.

Born on February 4, 1932, in Kane, PA, she was the daughter of Allan S. and Margaret (Tracy) Monroe.

Alice was a 1949 graduate of Bennett High School in Buffalo, NY and a University of Rochester School of Nursing graduate in 1953. She received her Bachelor of Science in Education Degree from Clarion State College in 1977 and earned her Master of Science in Education Degree from Canisius College in Buffalo, NY in 1992.

Alice began her career after graduation as a Registered Nurse at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. In 1954 she accepted a position at Bellevue Hospital in New York City where she served as Head Nurse and was the Supervisor of the Ambulance Service and Disaster Unit. Alice worked as a nurse at Richmond Memorial Hospital in Staten Island, NY. until 1960, then she devoted the next 17 years to the love and care of her growing family. In 1977 she continued her career as a supervisor for the McKean County VNA until 1979. Alice returned to Buffalo, NY in 1983 and worked at Independent Health as a Utilization Review Specialist until her retirement in 1994.

Alice was active in the community, serving as a Girl Scout Leader, Cub Scout Leader, Meals on Wheels driver, Library volunteer and an instructor of Red Cross classes. She treasured her pets over the years, all her rescued cats and dogs loved her as much as she loved them. Alice was an enthusiastic NASCAR fan, she attended 37 races at 13 different tracks and never missed a race on TV. She also enjoyed Amtrak train trips, line-dancing, aqua-aerobics and bowling. Most of all she loved spending time with her family and her many cherished friends.

Surviving are her four children, Patricia (Bill) Keesler, John “Buzz” (Deb) Gannon, Matthew (Monica) Gannon and Kathryn Gannon, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to attend the funeral service for Alice on June 15, 2024, at 11:00am at The Presbyterian Church of Kane with Rev. Carol Sharp officiating. Interment will take place at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Kane with a luncheon to follow at the Presbyterian Church.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to: The Presbyterian Church of Kane, 103 Greeves Street Kane, PA 16735, The Mt. Jewett Memorial Library, PO Box #Y Mt. Jewett, PA 16740, Boy Scout Troop #410, Tom Geer, Scoutmaster, PO Box #7180 Mt. Jewett, PA 16740 or a charity of your choice.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. in Kane, PA