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Arlene Spencer Obituary
Passed away on October 8, 2008, at Bethany Manor. Arlene was born on September 19, 1918, the daughter of Earl Sr. and Emma W. Spencer of Jackson Summit, PA. She was predeceased by her parents, sister, Alice and brother, Earl. Arlene is survived by Earl's wife, Margaret of Richardson, TX; brother, Ernest of Kapaa, Hawaii; four nephews, one niece, six grandnephews and four grandnieces. Arlene was a graduate of Mansfield State Teachers' College. She was a WWII Veteran, having served as a WAVE in the US Navy from 1943 to 1946. She taught at Jackson Summit and Millerton Schools and then in the Elmira City School District where she taught at Parley Coburn, Hoffman and Hardy Schools. In keeping with her wishes, her body was donated to the University of Rochester Medical School. A private memorial service for Arlene will be held at a later date. Arlene especially enjoyed her niece, Leilani Spencer with daughters, Anna and Julie, and special friends, Ruby Woodland and Corlyn Walluk. She will be remembered for her independent spirit, her sense of humor and her constant desire to help others. Arlene's family and friends are grateful for the kind and loving care she received from Bethany Manor's level three nursing staff. Memorial donations in Arlene's memory can be made to the charity of one's choice.
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Tina Gottesman-Alves
October 13, 2008
I'm Tina Gottesman-Alves and Arlene Spencer was my fifth grade teacher at Hoffman Elementary School in Elmira around 1958-9. I think it was her first year there. I absolutely adored her. She was so much fun! Less formal than the other teachers and she had such a great sense of humor. I remember laughing a lot and loving that year. I also remember the science experiment with burned sugar that stank up the entire floor of the school! Arlene always made me think of Mary Martin as Peter Pan - a spirited gal with twinkling eyes and a ready smile. I ran into her several times many years later, and she was just the same. I'm very sorry to know that she's gone but I'll always keep her in my heart with great affection.
Alene Carroll
October 11, 2008
This is from Alene L. Smith Carroll , Class of 1941, Mansfield State Teachers College. I remember Arlene and sorry to hear of her death. She was my age and I remember her being in some of my classes. Most sincere ly, Alene
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