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The Life of Caroline A. Hetzel

Carol A. Hetzel, 93, a longtime resident of Swarthmore, Pa. and Ocean City, N.J. and a current resident of Riddle Village in Media since 2002, passed away peacefully on November 12th, 2018 at Riddle Memorial Hospital.

Born in Ridley Park, she was the daughter of the late William Hetzel, Jr. and Edith Dixon Hetzel.  Carol was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania.  She was a kindergarten teacher first in Swarthmore and then in Ridley Park for 31 years until her retirement.

She was a longtime member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Swarthmore.  She maintained a home in Ocean City, N.J. and loved the shore and enjoyed living in the town of Ocean City.  Carol was a golfing enthusiast, and belonged to the Springhaven Country Club and the Atlantic City Country Club.  She also had a strong connection to Eagles Mere, Pa.

Carol is survived by her sister, Edith Dixon Morris; her five nieces, Joanne Engel (nee Espenschade), Carol Frymire (nee Espenschade), Ann Palmer (nee Morris), Joan Theodorakos (nee Morris), and Jill Johnson (nee Morris); her nephew, John Espenschade, Jr.; and her many great-nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Service on Saturday, November 17th, at 11 A.M. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 301 N. Chester Road, in Swarthmore, Pa. 19081.

Her burial will be in Arlington Cemetery in Drexel Hill, Pa.

In lieu of flowers, contributions made in Carol's memory to Trinity Episcopal Church at the above address or to Maine Seacoast Mission, 127 West Street, Bar Harbor, ME  04609 would be appreciated by her family.


      

 

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