Alice Umphred

Alice T. Umphred of Kingston died Thursday October 8th. Alice, daughter of Charles and Alice (Simpson) Spittle, was born in Wilkes-Barre.

She was a graduate of Coughlin High School, attended Wilkes-Barre Business College and was employed by Wilkes College and the Pa Economy League. Mrs. Umphred was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Mary Ruth Cummings of York. Surviving are her husband of 72 years, Edward, Kingston; son Neal and Bernadine, Redmond, Washington; Charles and Cynthia, West Wyoming; daughter Maryalice, Forty Fort; sister Judith Kleist, Wilkes-Barre granddaughter, Ananda and great grandson Jayce, both of Idaho, several cousins, nieces, and nephews; best friend Doris Maher, New Jersey; and "adopted" son John Keenan, Maryland. Alice was a member of St. Ignatius Loyola Church. Her burial will be private at the convenience of the family in accordance with her wishes. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the local S.P.C.A., Northeast Sight Services or your favorite charity. Arrangements are being made by Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, 465 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre.