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Alice G. Saxon

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | December 04, 2024

Alice G. Saxon, 73, of White Oak, passed away on December 3, 2024. She was born on August 5, 1951 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Arthur Lauren and Helen Virginia (Burgh) Groves. She was the loving wife of Roy N. "Buzz" Saxon. Alice was a 1969 graduate of McKeesport High School, she went on to Point Park University where she recieved a Bachelor's degree in Education, then a Master's degree in Counseling from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. After college she returned to her alma mater as a teacher for many years before becoming the school's Guidance Counselor. She was a member of First Evangelical Free Church in McKeesport. She served as an officer in the White Oak Junior Women's Committee and McKeesport College Club. She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the McKeesport PTA.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Scott D. (Deanna) Saxon of Cape Coral, FL, Timothy L. (Rochelle) Saxon of Summerville, SC and Meghan (Jared) Cottom of Collier Township; grandchildren, Parker, Mikayla, Alice, Anna, TJ, Joshua and Isaac; brother, Lloyd Groves; nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. Friends are welcome Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak. (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, Director. Funeral Service will take place Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10 AM at First Evangelical Free Church in McKeesport (Everyone please meet at the church). Burial will follow at Mount Vernon Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the First Evangelical Free Church Building Fund. 4001 University Dr, McKeesport, PA 15132 (412) 678-6655 Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

Originally published December 04, 2024.

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