Ruth Ann Puccinelli

Ruth Ann Puccinelli, 76, passed away April 21, 2024, in Philipsburg, Montana.

She was born October 6, 1947 in Anaconda, Montana; daughter of Albert John Clark Sr. and Alice Laureen Kelly Clark.

Ruth Ann grew up in Anaconda and graduated Class of 1965 from Anaconda High School where she was a cheerleader and homecoming queen.  She owned her own business, Leading Edge Fitness Center. She loved to dance, was a professional seamstress and a dare devil on the snowmobile. She loved spending time with her family and friends, especially the little kids. She loved being a Grandma and God Mother.  She also enjoyed volunteering at the Food Bank, school back pack program, Big Sister, Big Brother program and was a brownie leader.

She is survived by her daughters; Janell Winkel (Mark), Nicole Johnson (Eric). Her grandchildren; Miranda Jackson (Steven), Matthew Winkel and Max and Sydney Johnson. She also leaves behind great-grandchildren JennaRose and Jalen Agudu and Arthur and Alexander Jackson. She is also survived by her siblings; Albert Clark Jr., Bobby Clark, Mary Lou Furaus, Larry Clark, Barbara Whittaker, Janice Sweeney, Jerry Clark, Susan Clark, Laureen Hensley and their spouses and many nieces and nephews.

She is proceeded in death by her parents, siblings; Alice Finnegan, Gene Clark, Billy Clark, James Joseph Clark, and nephew Craig Finnegan and niece Sarah Sweeney.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday April 26, 2024 at 4 PM at the Gateway Christian Fellowship in Anaconda.

In lieu of flowers please consider donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Ruth Ann and her family.