SMETHPORT — Alice L. Ford, 90, of Smethport passed away Friday (Aug. 7, 2026) at Amaryllis Nursing and Rehab Center.

She was born June 9, 1936, in Olean, N.Y., the daughter of Nelson and Beulah Decker Stickles. In 1953, she married Harley E. Ford, who died in 2007.

Alice was a housewife tending to the needs of her family.

She is survived by two daughters, Valerie Radtke of Smethport and Lynne Taylor of York; five grandchildren, Jason Radtke, Brian Holes, Richard Holes, Grant Taylor and Allison Taylor; many great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, Alice was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Ann Ford; and a grandson, Michael Radtke.

In keeping with Alice’s wishes, there will be no services. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.

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.