Hazel M. Keister, 95, passed away Wednesday, Sept 24 2014, at Costal Hospice in Salisbury, MD.

She was a gentle woman, kind and quiet with a wry sense of humor. Extremely independent! Born to Charles and Mabel Zettle July 25, 1919, the second of 7 children. Surviving brother Richard Zettle of Farmers Mills, and two sisters Miriam Snyder of Spring Mills and Joanne Scitti of Aaronsburg. One daughter, Jean Crust of Ocean Pines, Md. Two grandchildren, Adam Crust of Nashville, TN and William Crust III of Nittany, PA. One great grandchild, Kaley Crust also of Nittany, Pa. She was married to William Keister who passed away at the age of 49. Other siblings no longer with us are Inez Wise, Nevin Zettle, and infant Donnie Zettle. What a wonderful and interesting life she had! After high school she worked as a maid at the Nittany Lion Inn, and at the Silk Mill in Spring Mills, at Sylvania in Mill Hall and finally at Piper Aircraft in Lock Haven where they taught her drafting. She said many times how much she enjoyed her 27 years at Piper.

A tomboy of sorts' enjoying chores and hobbies that brought her outside, raising sheep and was an avid golfer into her eighties and especially enjoyed playing at Belle Springs Golf Course. Most likely coming from being the second born and 'go-fer' for her father who was a carpenter and farmer, who also taught her how to read blueprints which more than likely led to her eventual career as a draftsman. She was remembered for owning a Harley Davidson motorcycle in her early twenties. The stories she and her brother Dick could tell! She was an avid bowler in her midlife, playing in two leagues in Lock Haven for years. No domestic stuff for her! They were just an unwelcome nuisance to be endured.

Friends will be received from 2 - 3 p. m. Monday September 29, 2014, at Lamar United Methodist Church, 5029 Nittany Valley Dr., Lamar, PA. The funeral will follow immediately at 3:00 p. m., at the church, with the Reverend Joan Gordon officiating. Burial will be in Zion Cemetery, Zion, PA

In lieu of flowers, contribution in her memory may be made to The Alzheimer's Foundation, 322 Eighth Ave. 7th Floor, NY, NY 10001

An on line guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com.