Hazel M. Rhoads

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Hazel Rhoads Obituary

Hazel M. (Hadley) Rhoads, 99, widow of Harvey H. Rhoads, Amityville, died Sept. 26, 2008, in the Lutheran Home at Topton.

Born in Exeter Township on May 30, 1909, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Bessie (Freyberger) Hadley.

She was a graduate of Birdsboro High School and Kutztown Normal School, now Kutztown University.

Mrs. Rhoads began her teaching career in 1927 in a Stonersville one-room schoolhouse, later teaching in the Amity and Birdsboro elementary buildings in Daniel Boone School District, retiring in 1973.

She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Douglassville, and Retired Teachers Association of Berks County.

Left to cherish her memories are three sons: Harvey Earl, Leola; James D., and wife, Nancy Ann, Reiffton; and P. Henry, and wife, Gloria, Weavertown; and a daughter, Ann L. Mengel, Amityville.

Other survivors include a sister, Miriam Fletcher; and two brothers, Herbert and Samuel Hadley.

There are also 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by a son, Gilbert S.; a brother, George; and two sisters, Gladys Swoyer and Dora Barr.

Viewing will be Wednesday, 10 to 11 a.m., in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Douglassville, with a funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery, Amityville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church Building Fund, 548 Old Swede Road, Douglassville, PA 19518.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Reading Eagle on Sep. 27, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Hazel Rhoads

9 Entries

Kristen Kivler

September 30, 2008

I am so sad to hear of great mum-mum's passing. I will never forget the family reunions at her house and how I loved running around the yard and swinging on the swing set and hammock as a little girl.

I remember visiting her home when I was older and how impressed I was with her. She was feisty and made me laugh about her stories of her life and life with great pop-pop.

My love to everyone.

((hugs))

Pamela Barr

September 30, 2008

Dear Ann, Jim, Hank, and Jeff -- Aunt Hazel was Gors' immediate elder sister and we were all raised on childhood stories of antics with her and Uncle George. We will miss her very much, but I hope you can take comfort from the long, full life she led. With much love, Pam

Melony Burmaster

September 29, 2008

I met Aunt Hazel when I went with my friend Carolyn to Pennsylvania. We had some yummy vegetable soup and looked at photo albums. We had a nice afternoon, and I had a wonderful time meeting all the family. My condolences to everyone.

Bill Kivler

September 29, 2008

I will always remember how welcome these two wonderful people made me feel even before I became part of the extended family. The holiday celebrations in the Chicken Coop will always bring back memories of the smiles and good cheer which Harvey and especially Hazel brought into the world. The loss is deep but their memories and the influence they had while alive run far deeper.

littlesue

September 28, 2008

"the chicken coop" was always HOME.

Judy Bechtel Gilson

September 28, 2008

Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to all the Rhoads and Hadley families.
And God Bless you Hazel, our oldest living Bechtel Descendant at 99 years old.

Sincerely, The Bechtel Families of North America

Carolyn Hadley

September 27, 2008

Alright I will try this again!! I entered one earlier and my dad's showed up but not mine. Ann, Jeff, Jim, and Henry and all the grandchildren, I am so sorry about your loss. Aunt Hazel was such a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. I have more memories of her than I can even count!! My most memorable one though is when I went out east with my friend and she and I spent hours with Aunt Hazel who showed us all kinds of old pictures and told stories about the past. Everything I know about my grandparents, I learned from her. I loved her homemade meals too. My prayers are with all of you, I love you all. She lived a great life and is now in a great place!! I LOVE YOU AUNT HAZEL!!!!

Dale Tobolski

September 27, 2008

Dear Jeff, Jim, Ann and Henry and your families,
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Hazel. She is finally at peace where she wanted to be for the past year. She will be missed by all of our family.
Love,
Dale, Gene, Chris and Amy and Family

Sam Hadley

September 27, 2008

Dear Ann, Jeff, Jim, and Henry, please accept my condolences on the death of your Mom, my Sister. Hazel was a special person in my life. I am happy that Carolyn and I were able to visit with her in June at the Topton Lutheran Home. Herb and I spent several summers with Hazel and Harvey when we were kids. They always made sure we had plenty to eat, especially ice cream. Now there are only three of us children left. We will all meet again some day.

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