Helen G. Hazlett (known to her friends and family as ‘Stetsie’) of Little Silver, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.
Stetsie was born on March 3, 1925, in Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Josephine Ely and Benjamin W. Greer. She excelled in academics and sports at the prestigious Ogontz School for Young Ladies in Elkins Park, PA.
Always adventurous and defying convention, Stetsie took flying lessons as a young woman, a rarity at the time. Much to her mother's displeasure (perhaps concern!), she would fly over the family home in Meadowbrook, tipping her wings as she flew over.
On June 19, 1948, Stetsie married the love of her life, James (Jimmy) V. Hazlett, II. Jimmy's work for The Dupont Company led them on 17 moves throughout their marriage. They had one son, James V. Hazlett, III (known as ‘Sandy’), who sadly predeceased Stetsie on December 15, 2023. His passing was a great source of grief for her.