Obituary of Doris A. Smalser

Doris A. Smalser, 88, of Lake Winola passed away on Wednesday February 2, 2022 at Meadowview Healthcare, Montrose. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Smalser in 2019. Born in Montrose on May 30, 1933 she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Mabel Tyler Aldrich. She was proud to grow up on the family farm enjoying watching the birds and taking care of the animals. Doris was a member of the Osterhout Bible Church. She is survived by nieces, Sandy Zapolski, Kim Travis, Gail Alemy; nephews, Scott Aldrich and Lee Downey. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by brother, Leroy Stub Aldrich; sisters, Elizabeth “Betty” Robertson and Marion Downey. The family would like to extend deep gratitude to the staff of Meadowview Healthcare for their wonderful care they have extended to Doris during her stay. Family and friends are invited to attend Doris’s celebration of life service which will be held on Sunday March 20, 2022 at 2:00 PM from the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral, Inc. Those of you who may wish to attend Doris’s service but are unable to can join the family online for a livestreamed service at 2:00 PM on Sunday March 20, at www.sheldonkukuchkafuneralhome.com under Doris’s tribute page. Arrangements and care entrusted to Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, Inc. 73 W. Tioga St. Tunkhannock, PA 18657. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Alzheimer's Association P.O. Box 96011 Washington, DC 20090-6011.