S. Arlene Hathaway, 86, of Emporium, PA passed away at her residence, Emporium, PA on Tuesday morning  (June 4, 2024). She was born April 3, 1938 in Brookville, PA a daughter of the late Irwin and Geraldine Mottern Smith. In the Keating Summit Methodist Church she married the late John H. Hathaway, Jr.

Arlene graduated from Port Allegany High School. She worked in the Cameron County prothonotary’s office for over 20 years and had served as a deputy prothonotary. She was a member of the eastern star where she served as past matron and was a golden star member. She enjoyed reading, loved animals especially her cats and dogs. She was also a big fan of John Wayne.

She is survived by a daughter, Deborah S. Hathaway (Rick Freyer), Emporium; 3 brothers, Lloyd Smith, The Villages, FL; Larry Smith and Roger Smith both of Corbin, KY; sister, Sherryl A. Newton, Shinglehouse as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a sister, Thelma Rowe.

Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on Monday (June 10, 2024) from 11:00-11:45 AM followed by a funeral service at 12:00 PM with Pastor Kenneth Bailey, officiating.

Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery, Emporium, PA

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Cameron County Ambulance Service, 299 E. Second St., Emporium, PA 15834

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net 

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.