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Hazel Smeltzer Obituary
October 15, 1924-April 28, 2012
Hazel E. Smeltzer, 87, of Bellefonte, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Centre Crest Nursing Home. Born Oct. 15, 1924, in Bellefonte, she was a daughter of the late Samuel E. and Pearl S. Colpetzer Lucas. On July 16, 1942, in Houserville, she married Donald L. Smeltzer Sr., who passed away on Jan. 14, 1980.
Hazel attended the Bellefonte area schools. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Bellefonte Congregation of Jehovah's Witness.
Hazel is survived by three sons, Donald Smeltzer Jr. and his wife, Sandy, of Bellefonte, James Smeltzer and his wife, Susan, of Florida, and John Smeltzer and his wife, Denise, also of Florida; two daughters, Mary Watson and her husband, Emery, of Marsh Creek, and Donna Loupe, of Florida. Also surviving is her brother, Merle Lucas, of Altoona; two sisters, Hilda Bickle, of Altoona and Ruth Snyder, of New York; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, Hazel was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Robert, and Ernie Lucas; and one sister, Florence Lucas.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at the Bellefonte Congregation of Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall, with Speaker Harry Mills officiating. Burial will be private at Meyer Cemetery, Benner Township.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bellefonte Congregation of Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall, in care of James T. Quici, 562 Nittany Valley Drive, Bellefonte, PA 16823
An online guest book can be signed or condolences to the family available at www.daughenbaughfuneralhome.com.
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Jeff & Lola Mae (Greene) Thompson
May 29, 2012
Donna and Donald and the entire family, please accept our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Remember the good times to get you through the hard times.
Ruth Snyder
May 9, 2012
Hazel was a great sister and sister-in-law. She was always kind and always thought of family. Her love for her faith, her husband, their farm, animals, and closeness with her niece Nikki will always be remembered. She will be sadly missed, but her smile will be remembered. Love to all, Ruth and Don Snyder
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