Mrs. Alene M. Holtz, 88, formerly of Pleasantville, passed away Monday afternoon, Jan. 23, 2017, at Wesbury United Methodist Community.

She had been a resident there for the past several years.

Mrs. Holtz was born Jan. 21, 1929, in West Hickory. She was a daughter of Leon and Lucy Wright Fish.

She was married Aug. 11, 1948, in Pleasantville to Raymond L. Holtz . Mr. Holtz preceded her in death Nov. 20, 1991.

She was a graduate of Pleasantville High School, Class of 1946, and attended Clarion State Teachers College for two years.

Mrs. Holtz was formerly employed at the Pleasantville grocery store for many years with several different owners. She was also past secretary-treasurer for Oil Creek Township, Venango County.

She was a longtime member of the Pleasantville Presbyterian Church where she also served as a Deaconess and Elder at various times for the church.

Mrs. Holtz enjoyed wintering in Florida, camping with her husband, Raymond, and close friends. After retirement she took up the game of golf. She could also always be found with her dog Freddy by her side.

She is survived by her son, Gregory L. Holtz of Pleasantville; sister, Irene Burrows and her husband, Casey, of Lebanon; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Holtz was preceded in death by her parents, husband and daughter-in-law, Karen Holtz who died in 2010.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Gregory Gillispie, pastor of the Oil City Second Presbyterian Church, officiating.

Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Pleasantville.

Memorial contributions for Mrs. Holtz can be made by being kind to a stranger and making a friend.

If you would like to leave a condolence for the family go to garrettfuneralhomeinc.com.