Alice Mary Timothy, world traveler and educator, passed away in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on September 23, 2024 surrounded by family. Alice was born May 25, 1931 to Fintan Patrick Timothy and Alice Lynch Timothy in Manhattan, NY, and was predeceased by her only sibling, Margaret (Peggy) Custer, and her husband, Terry Custer. Having grown up in Laurelton, Queens and Long Beach, L.I., she received her early education at St. Mary Magdalene School (Springfield Garden) and The Mary Louis Academy (Jamaica Estates). She received her undergraduate degree from The College of New Rochelle (BA in Speech/English) and advanced degrees from New York City University in Theater. Her professional experience included Dun & Bradstreet as a personnel security investigator, the Turkish Government teaching English as a second language, and in NY City High Schools as a teacher of Speech and Theater before retiring after serving 25 years as the Assistant Principal at Brooklyn Tech High School, specializing in Speech and Music.

Alice is remembered by her loving family: Timothy Custer and his wife, Kimberly Custer, her niece Margaret Custer and her nephew Michael Custer; Sean Custer and his wife Kiki Mueller; Laura and Scott Custer; Terrance Custer; and Dr. Meghan Custer. Remembrances can be made to: Animal Kind in Hudson, NY or the Murray Hill Neighborhood Association in New York, NY, where Alice served on the Board of Directors.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements.