Gloria Jean (Gaggini) Clark

Gloria Jean (Gaggini) Clark, 88, of Kittanning, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Born on August 24th, 1935 in Mayport, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Ralph Merle and Margorie Estell (Shirey) Gaggini, and was a lifelong resident of the community. Gloria was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was fondly referred to as “Nini” by all, and was involved in raising generations, instilling in them the love of family and the importance of friends. She attended Furnace Run Chapel. Nini enjoyed flower gardening, gambling, going to camp and cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. 

She leaves behind to forever cherish her memory her son, Michael Clark and friend, Barb, of Kittanning; daughter, Missy Stitt and husband, Denny, of Kittanning; son, Mark Clark and wife, Tina, of Kittanning; and son, Fred Clark Jr. and wife, Penny, of Kittanning. Also surviving Nini are many grandchildren and great-grandchildren that she loved with all her heart; as well as her brother, Ralph Gaggini, of Chardon, OH; sister, Patricia Wolfe, of Darlington, Pa.; and many loving nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Fred Clark, Sr., who she has missed dearly since his passing on September 16, 2019; her brother, Melvin Otto Gaggini; brother-in-law, Arthur Wolfe; sister-in-law, Peg Gaggini; and nephew, Jeff Wolfe. 

Friends will be received from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2024 at the Snyder-Crissman Funeral Home, 200 S. McKean St., Kittanning, Pa. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 6 with Pastor Jimmy Edwards officiating, with an additional hour of visitation prior to the service.  Interment will be in Cowansville Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Gloria's honor to Furnace Run Chapel, 154 Montgomery Rd., Kittanning, Pa. 16201.

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