Alma Kathryn Pearson, 96, of Vandergrift went to be with the Lord on May 15, 2023. She was born on March 11, 1927, and was the daughter of the late William and Edith Cooper.

Per our Mother's obituary requests and in her own words: "She was here and now she's gone and she's fine. For all that knew her, nothing else needs to be said."

Alma is survived by her three children: Patricia Biss, Sandra Rossi, and Russell (Regina) Pearson; six grandchildren: Scott (Michelle) Biss, Cammie (Steven) Fleming, Michael (Jennifer) Rossi, Adam Rossi, Amy Rossi and Stephen (Niki) Pearson; 14 great-grandchildren: Joshua (Samantha) Biss, Katie (Derek) Beer, Maria (Zac Horner) DiNunzio, Drew DiNunzio Biss, Olivia DiNunzio Biss, Ana Fleming, Thomas Fleming, Mary Kate Fleming, Joseph Fleming, Naomi Fleming, Isabella Rossi, Madelyn Rossi, Cooper Pearson, and Eva Hazlett; and four great-great-grandchildren: Kinsley Biss, Evelyn Hubert, Emorie Beer, and Lillianna Horner.

In addition to her parents, Alma is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Russell Pearson; her brothers; and her sisters.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Janette L. Gamble Funeral Home Inc. 2842 River Road Vandergrift, PA 15690. 724-567-7006. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Alma to the St. Paul's Highfield Lutheran Church of Dime Road, Vandergrift. Online condolences may be made on gamblefh.com