Martha Hazel Ryder, 105, of State College, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, at Mount Nittany Medical Center.
\nBorn Jan. 4, 1902 in Tyrone, she was a daughter of the late Lou and Nancy Woomer. On March 30, 1922, she married James Clyde Ryder, who died May 20, 1965.
\nShe was a member of Halfmoon Christian Fellowship Church. She was very active with her church\u2019s suppers and socials.
\nHazel taught craft classes to the blind.
\nAfter Clyde\u2019s death, she traveled a lot, including trips to Hawaii and the Western United States.
\nShe moved to State College in 1980, and spent part of the winter in Florida during her 90s.
\nFor exercise, she would walk up and down seven flights of stairs. She participated in Peppi Classes three times a week at Mount Nittany Residences. She participated in \u201cWalk Across America\u201d up to this year, and received a plaque in honor of her participation.
\nShe received five Presidential Certificates for being 100 or older.
\nShe moved to Greenhills Village in August, 2007.
\nShe is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Bernard (Arliene) Hoy of State College, four grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren.
\nIn addition to her parents and husband she was predeceased by three brothers, James, Earl and Fred Woomer, and a sister, Ruth Cowher.
\nVisitation will be Wednesday, Dec. 5, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Koch Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton St., State College. Funeral services will follow at 11:30 a.m. with the Rev. Diane Prosser officiating.
\nBurial will be in Grays Cemetery.
\nIn lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 501 Howard Ave., Building D, Suite 101, Altoona, PA 16601.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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