William H. Alabran

1934 - 2025

William H. Alabran, 91 of Smicksburg, peacefully passed away at his home with his family members by his side on Thursday Dec. 25, 2025. William was in hospice care through Concordia IRMC VNA.
He was born Aug. 28, 1934 to Frank and Martha (Craig) Alabran in Smicksburg.
On Nov. 12, 1955, he married Shirley M. Cochran, daughter of Russell and Ruby Cochran. They were married for 70 years, and had two sons, Jeffrey and Douglas, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He worked in construction for many years and then went to work at Wood Pontiac for the next 47 years, where he became the service manager until his retirement. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and attending their sporting events, whether home or away, even out of state. He loved to hunt and got to enjoy hunting with his sons and with a few of his grandchildren later in life. He loved to work in his shop, help out at the Coon's farm and just spend time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Ruby McIntyre, Betty Irwin; two sisters-in-law, Bessie Alabran and Ruth Neal; three brothers-in-law, Wayne Irwin, Wendell Neal and Ralph Coon; and his father and mother-in-law, Russell and Ruby Cochran.
In accordance with his wishes, there will be no visitation. A private burial will take place with Pastor Mark Brady officiating.
The John A. Lefdahl Funeral Home, Indiana, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Plumville Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 434, Plumville, PA 16246.
To leave an online condolence visit www.lefdahlfuneralhome.com