Hazel Ann Schroeder

Hazel Ann Schroeder, age 83 of Quarryville, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community. She was the loving wife of Earl L. Schroeder for 61 years before his passing on October 19, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late G. Lester and Mary Irwin Rhoads. Growing up Hazel often worked on the family farm milking cows or working in the family restaurant. As she got older she working for Papa Joe’s Pizzeria and later for Stauffer Printing. Once Hazel married Earl she devoted her life to supporting him no matter what it was, even if it meant moving their family to Montana for 10 years. She had a true servant's heart and loved to care for people, especially Earl, her children and grandchildren. Hazel also loved knitting, crocheting, baking, cooking and hosting her many guests for Thanksgiving. Surviving her are 2 children; Tracy Lee, wife of Michael T. Bresch of Willow Street and John E. “Jessy” husband of Jill Weachter Schroeder of New Providence, 6 grandchildren; Michael T. Bresch, II, David T. Bresch, Sandra L. Bresch, Jessica P. McCullough, Dustin E. Schroeder and Calle Jane Schroeder, 6 great-grandchildren and a brother; Lester G., husband of Peggy Rhoads of Columbia. Along with her husband Earl and her parents, she was preceded in death by 8 siblings. 

A funeral service will take place at Reynolds & Shivery Funeral Home, 144 East State Street, Quarryville, on Friday, October 30, 2026 at 7 p.m. with a viewing and visitation time from 6 p.m. until the time of service. A private interment will take place at the Riverview Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association at givetoalz.org to help with Alzheimer’s research.