Hazel S. Gurlea
December 7, 1919 - October 9, 2012
Hazel S. Gurlea (nee Collins), 92, of Oakhurst, passed away on October 9, 2012 surrounded by her family. She was born 12/7/1919 in Bryson City, North Carolina. Hazel married Victor P. Gurlea on 1/16/1954. Victor had 21 years active service in the US Army.and was US Army Sargent. They lived in Eatontown for 38 years and moved to Oakhurst with her son and daughter-in-law in 1991. She retired from Thompson Industries in Tinton Falls in 1990. She was a member of the Oakhurst VFW Post 2226 Ladies Auxiliary. Hazel was predeceased by her husband, Victor (1/14/96). She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law : Alex and Leslie Gurlea, her granddaughter, Leeann (spouse Jeffrey) Stewart and Danielle Lehtonen, and great granddaughter, Lillian Stewart. She also leaves behind her beloved pet companion: Jersey Girl. Her beloved friends: Ilona and Nick Martin, Mark and Rona Lehtonen, Lynn Lodge and Sally Rago and many more. Visitation will be Thursday October 11, 2012 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the funeral home. All other services will be Private. Donations in Hazel's Memory can be made to St. Jude's Childrens' Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, memphis, TN 38105, www.stjude.org
Hazel S. Gurlea (nee Collins), 92, of Oakhurst, passed away on October 9, 2012 surrounded by her family. She was born 12/7/1919 in Bryson City, North Carolina. Hazel married Victor P. Gurlea on 1/16/1954. Victor had 21 years active service... View Obituary & Service Information