- Date Of Birth: August 23, 1926
- Date Of Death: October 1, 2011
- State: Pennsylvania
Sarah J. Hetzel, 85, of 2001 Memorial Avenue, formerly of Liberty, died Saturday, October 1, 2011 at the Williamsport Regional Medical Center.
Sarah and her husband, Carl W. Hetzel, observed their 60th wedding anniversary on August 17, 2011.
Sarah was a member of the Friedens Lutheran Church, Liberty, having lived there for 53 years. During the past seven years she lived in Williamsport, she attended the Trinity United Methodist Church. She had worked for the former Wundies in Liberty.
Sarah was a member of the Friedens Ladies Aide, enjoyed crocheting, cooking, crafting, playing cards, table games and doing puzzles. She especially loved spending time with her family and friends.
Born August 23, 1926 in Williamsport, she was the daughter of L. Earnest and E. Allene Rose Derr.
Surviving in addition to her husband are sons, Robert E. (Marjorie) of Chambersburg, James E. (Dawn) of Bellefonte and Donald A. (Natalie) of Liberty; daughters, Constance L. (Peter, Jr.) Lazich of Greencastle, Jacqueline A. D’Andrea of Trout Run and Jane H. (Thomas) Zimmerman of Palmyra; brother, L. Earnest (Ruby) Derr of Cogan Station; sisters, Bernice Herriman and Jean (David) Crain both of Williamsport and Margaret (Wayne) Aunkst of Muncy; eighteen grandchildren; thirty-one great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.
Sarah was predeceased by a son, Carl William Hetzel, Jr., and sisters, Edna Salayda Keiper and Elsie Iona Derr.
