Somerton Civic Association President Mary Jane Hazell (second from left at September's meeting) passed away Sunday, Nov. 8. NEast Philly file photo edited by Bill Achuff.

It was business as usual at last night’s monthly Somerton Civic Association meeting, despite the fact that the board was one member short.

Mary Jane Hazell, president and 43-year member of the Somerton Civic Association, passed away early Sunday morning. Though it was tough for Hazell’s fellow residents to move on without her, the board agreed “Mary Jane would want us to go on.” continue reading »

Somerton Civic Association President Mary Jane Hazell (second from left) passed away Sunday, Nov. 8. NEast Philly file photo edited by Bill Achuff.

Mary Jane Hazell was the president of the Somerton Civic Association, and was involved with the group since 1966. Her friends and family honored her memory at last night’s monthly meeting. Her obituary is below. continue reading »