Alexander, Doris J.

Doris J. Alexander

Oct. 20, 1932 ~ Nov. 30, 2011

Doris J. Alexander, 79, of Williamsport, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday,   November 30, 2011 at the Williamsport Hospital.

Born October 20, 1932 in Hazelton, she was a daughter of Roland and Dorothy Baum Turnbach.

She was a graduate of Sheppton High School and had worked at Britt’s Department Store and retired from Litton Industries.

Doris was a member of New Covenant United Church of Christ, where she was involved in many church activities including church council, choir, and the women’s guild. She was a member of the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed music, playing the organ, camping, NASCAR, and attending her grandchildren’s musical performances.

Surviving are her husband of 26 years, Donald W. Alexander whom she married November 28, 1985, a daughter Donna J. Curchoe (Stephen) of Williamsport, two grandchildren Ryan Curchoe (Laura) and Heather Curchoe, two great grandchildren Madison and Jack Curchoe, four step-children Raymond W. Alexander, II (Wanda) of Jersey Shore, Todd W. Alexander ( Denise) of Woolrich, Tammy M. Thompson (David) of Jersey Shore, and Cindy K. Alexander of Antes Fort, nine step-grandchildren, Stephen, Sara, Raymond, III, Austin, Mallory, Jordan, Jarod, A.J. and Allison, and a brother Norbert Turnbach of Frackville.

She was preceded in death by a brother, the Rev. Dr. Roland Turnbach, Jr.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at New Covenant United Church of Christ, 202 East Third St. Williamsport, with The Rev. Clara A. Benson officiating. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Sanders Mortuary. 821 Diamond St. Williamsport.

Memorial contributionsmay be made to S.P.C.A. 2805 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 or L.A.P.S. 195 Phillips Park Drive, South Williamsport, PA 17702.