Linda Ayers

PORT ALLEGANY - Linda Ann Ayers, 68, of Port Allegany passed away unexpectedly Saturday (March 7, 2026) at UPMC Cole, Coudersport, surrounded by her family.
She was born March 17, 1957, in Port Allegany, the daughter of Edwin A. and Genevieve B. Lewis Archer. On May 24, 1975, in Smethport, she married William Duane "Pete" Ayers, who survives.
Mrs. Ayers was a graduate of Port Allegany High School, Class of 1975, and worked several jobs over the years. She had worked at the Ideal in Port Allegany and as a housekeeper at the Canoe Place Inn of Port Allegany, most recently working as a hostess at the Daily Bread Café in Port.
Linda enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved camping and entertaining children in the campgrounds by hiding coins in the sandboxes and letting them find them as treasure. She was known at camp as the "Candy Lady." She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her husband, Pete, she is survived by two sons, William D. "Petey" (Tina) Ayers Jr. and Michael O. Ayers, both of Port Allegany; two grandchildren, Trey Austin Ayers and Kendra Jayde Ayers; one brother, Rick (Deb) Archer of Roulette; several nieces and nephews; and special friends Walker Smithmyer and Anthony Wiley Sr., for always being there for her. They had a special place in her heart along with her dog, Coletrain.
In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by a sister, Deb DuBois; and two brothers, James Archer and Edwin A. Archer Jr.
A celebration of Linda's life will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Veterans Memorial Home, Route 155.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the American Cancer Society (cancer.org). Arrangements are under direction of Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc. Online condolences may be made at hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.