Politics & Government
Late Councilwoman Aleta Ostrander To Be Honored By Hatboro
The Hatboro councilwoman was laid to rest Thursday. The borough plans to honor the long-time official sometime after the holidays.
HATBORO, PA —The borough plans on honoring the late Councilwoman Aleta Ostrander sometime after the new year.
The funeral for Ostrander —who passed away Dec. 5 surrounded by family —was held Thursday morning at St David's Church on Easton Road in Willow Grove.
"Today was a sad day for our community, staff, and elected officials. This morning, we said goodbye to our friend, colleague, and Hatboro resident Aleta Ostrander," the borough posted on its website.
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"Aleta always had a smile on her face and a kind word for all. She raised her family in Hatboro, traveled all over with her best friend and husband, served her community, and tried her best to do the right thing. She will be missed by many."
The borough is seeking applicants to replace Ostrander, who was first appointed to Borough Council in May 2006 and served until Dec. 31, 2011. She was re-elected to the council in 2019 and served a second term from Jan. 1, 2020, through the present time.
Borough officials said they would post more information soon about paying tribute to Ostrander.
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"Please continue to keep the Ostrander family in your thoughts during this difficult time," borough officials said.
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