Obituary of Hazel D. McAlevy

Mrs. Hazel D. McAlevy, 93, of Center Rd., Centerville passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021.

Mrs. McAlevy was born on January 21, 1928 in Troy Twp. to the late Earl and Mae (Rugh) Saxton. She married Clifford A. McAlevy on September 20, 1947, in Diamond. He preceded her in death on December 30, 2012.

Hazel was a graduate of Colestock High School, class of 1946.

She and her husband ran the family farm. She also served as a judge of elections for Troy Twp.

Hazel was a member of the Troy Center United Methodist Church, Townville Woman’s Club, Chapmanville-Diamond Homemakers, and the Lady Victor Rebecca’s Lodge of Diamond.

She enjoyed working the Troy Center United Methodist Aide Dinners, playing cards, square dancing, doing ceramics, canning, gardening and attending her grandchildren’s sporting events. She loved to socialize and have long talks with her friends.

Hazel is survived by 4 children, Clifford “Dana” (Pam) McAlevy, of Troy Center, James McAlevy and companion Phyllis of Troy Center, Dawn Fichtner of Cambridge Springs, John (Dana) McAlevy of Troy Center; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a brother, James (Carol) Saxton of FL; 3 sisters, Nancy (Paul) Henderson, Donna (Don) Goodwill, Beulah (Louis) Herb all of Titusville; 3 half-brothers, 3 half-sisters, 1 step-brother, 1 step-sister, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St., Titusville, PA 16354 on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. Funeral services will be conducted from the funeral home on Friday at 11:00 AM with Pastor Frank Weingard of the Troy Center United Methodist Church.

Interment will be in Troy Center Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Troy Center United Methodist Church 36156 Center Rd., Centerville, PA 16404 or Kindred Hospice 1119 Park Ave #7, Meadville, PA 16335.