OBIT: Hazel J. (Conn) SMITH, 2008, Berlin, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Barry and Betty Christy. jhurl@meyersdalelibrary.org Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http: //www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ ----------------------------------------------- SMITH, Hazel J. 07/07/08 Daily American Hazel J. Smith, 73, Berlin, died July 5, 2008, at Somerset Hospital. Born Sept. 24, 1934, in Lincoln Township, the daughter of Zachariah H. and Florence (Burkholder) Conn. Preceded in death by parents; son, Dale Ernest Smith; and sisters, Jacqueline Conn and Dorothy Baker. Survived by her husband of 54 years, Earnest B.; mother of Wanda, married to Randy Bussard, Berlin; and grandmother of Alexis and Jared Bussard. Sister of Bruce Conn and wife, Helen, Berlin; Nelda Magnetto, twin sister, Helen, married to Joseph Hillegas and Paul Conn and wife, Marline, all of Somerset; and Robert "Butch" Conn, Berlin, who she took care of for 22 years. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Attended Beachdale Church of the Brethren, where she was involved in Women's Fellowship and was famous for her pies, gobs and peanut butter fudge. She was an avid card player and active in ladies card club. She was loved by many for her fun loving way and often described as "special." Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin. Viewing from 1 p.m. until time of service, 2 p.m. Wednesday at Beachdale Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Terry Clark and the Rev. Wanda Clark officiating. Interment, Somerset County Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society, 168 W. Union St., Somerset, PA 15501.