Obituary of Hazel Smeltzer, 87

Hazel E. Smeltzer, 87, of Bellefonte, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Centre Crest Nursing Home. Born October 15, 1924, in Bellefonte, she was the daughter of the late Samuel E. & Pearl S. Colpetzer Lucas. On July 16, 1942, in Houserville, she married Donald L. Smeltzer, Sr. who passed away on January 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, & 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, eleven grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren.
Along with her parents and husband, Hazel was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Robert, & Ernie Lucas and one sister, Florence Lucas.
A memorial service will be held on May 12, 2012 at 2pm, at the Bellefonte Congregation of Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall with Speaker Harry Mills officiating. Burial will be private at Meyer Cemetery, Benner Twp.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Bellefonte Congregation of Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall, C/O James T. Quici, 562 Nittany Valley Dr., Bellefonte, PA 16823
An online guest book can be signed or condolences to the family available at www.daughenbaughfuneralhome.com.