Obituary for Alma Jane Haizlett (Woodworth)
Alma Jane (Woodworth) Haizlett went to meet her Lord on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. She was born July 8, 1933, in Meadville, PA, to Martha and Leon Woodworth, raised on a farm near Cochranton, PA, and graduated from Cochranton High School in 1951. She married Gerald Haizlett (deceased 1998), on August 15, 1952, at Lowry Air Force base, in Denver, CO. She was trained as a nurse, and raised her family in Bradfordwoods, PA, before moving to Grove City, PA. She was a member of Bradfordwoods Community Church and Grove City’s Alliance church before moving to Bethany, WV, to live with family. While in Bethany she attended the Foundery Church.
Alma enjoyed, and at times endured, raising four active sons: Bruce, Dan, Jim, and Mike. She relished finally having the female companionship of her daughter’s in law: Linda, Cristina, Jo Ellen, and Barbara. She loved and took great pride in her fourteen grandchildren: Brooke, Brad, Ben, Will, Ellie, Rosalie, Clara, Molly, Jack, Bethany, Lissie, Caleb, Keith and Kent. And eleven great grandchildren: Bailey, Ben, Natalie, Julian, Emily, Remi, Cade, Wesley, Milo, Gracie, and Anna.
Alma had the heart of a servant and loved God with all her strength. She was always quick with a card, and had a great sense of humor which she kept to the end. One of her parting statements was “Maybe my hair will come in curly.” She always wished she had curly hair.
The family wants to especially acknowledge the loving care and kindness provided in her last days by the nurses and staff of Stonerise Healthcare, and Amedisys Hospice. She was truly loved by the workers as was demonstrated by the tears in the eyes of many when she passed.
A memorial service for Alma will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, June 4th, at Cochranton United Methodist Church, 114 E. Adams Street, Cochranton, Pennsylvania. A dinner for attendees will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to Cornerstone Christian Academy, 300 High Street, Wellsburg, WV 26070.
Please add or view condolences, photos and stories at www.chambersandjames.com
Remembrances from Alma’s grandchildren: Grandma is…
Clip on earrings, Klondike bars, Potato bread with applesauce on top, Silk scarves, Vienna memories,
Strawberry Days, Lime jello salad, Dollar General shopping sprees, Lunch out at Wendy’s, Permed hair, Calling
“Woo-hoo!” when she needs you, Crocheted warsh-rags, Cochranton‘s star cheerleader, A reckless
motorized shopping cart driver, Florida trips, Sunshine, Root-beer floats, Trying to sneak expired coupons,
hoping cashier won’t notice, Miniature coke bottles for special occasions, Cinnamon toast and tea when you’re
sick, Long hugs, A crystal candy dish, filled with mini Hershey’s bars and mints, Binge-watching televangelist
shows, Always checking in on her friends, Honking her horn as she drives up the driveway for a visit, A
sweet treat after every meal, Leg-rubs when grandkids have growing pains, A treasure trove of Avon
makeup, The book of Psalms, “XOXO” in every birthday card, Queen of Grove City, Chocolate covered
cherries, Slipper socks, Prayer journals, Peach tea, Graham crackers, Bath robe, Dr. David Jeremiah, Secret
richie/floozy, Sleepovers, Honesty, Missionary supporter, Greeting cards, Light pink nail polish, #1 fan of
Grandad’s art, Poet, Sly humor, Sparkling clean windows, Recycled cereal bags, Physical touch, Faithful
friend, Shoe lace tying teacher, After school homie, Milk for bone health enthusiast, Anti Pepsi because bone
degradation, Cereal in the freezer, anti sodium, college view towers, the house behind a house, safe haven,
expired Trader Joe’s licorice, Ballachini shows on Airport Road, Prevention magazine, Staying on the straight
and narrow, avoiding looking like a richie or floozie, Picking raspberries in the backyard, Washing windows
when visiting, Encouraging us to eat bread crust so we'd have curly hair, Watching birds, Affectionately
exchanging sweets with Grandad, like candy hearts and Ferrero Rocher, Giving us jello and ginger ale for all
illnesses, Describing herself as very "tradee-tional" (traditional), Enthusiastically pulling loose teeth, Singing
"The bear went over the mountain" when tucking us in, Giving us warm milk with graham crackers when we
couldn't fall asleep, ginger ale, Apple orchards, after school snacks, conneaut lake, broom chasing,
everywhere chauffeur, do it all Mom, Dominoes, Dutch blitz, a diligent DG card/letter writer, a natural caregiver,
Sorting, Oatmeal raisin cookies, A warm comforting presence, Poems, Digging through her purse, Sorting! But
never throwing anything out., Jello arms. So soft!, “Life is a bowl of cherries!”, Grandma Klingensmith’s
pancakes, Half broken cookies, and Molly - One of my favorite memories with Grandma was staying overnight
at her apartment in Grove City. We had pancakes for breakfast, did fun crafts, had grilled cheese for lunch. My
favorite part of that day was when we went Goodwill shopping and got ice cream at the local ice cream shop.
Alma enjoyed, and at times endured, raising four active sons: Bruce, Dan, Jim, and Mike. She relished finally having the female companionship of her daughter’s in law: Linda, Cristina, Jo Ellen, and Barbara. She loved and took great pride in her fourteen grandchildren: Brooke, Brad, Ben, Will, Ellie, Rosalie, Clara, Molly, Jack, Bethany, Lissie, Caleb, Keith and Kent. And eleven great grandchildren: Bailey, Ben, Natalie, Julian, Emily, Remi, Cade, Wesley, Milo, Gracie, and Anna.
Alma had the heart of a servant and loved God with all her strength. She was always quick with a card, and had a great sense of humor which she kept to the end. One of her parting statements was “Maybe my hair will come in curly.” She always wished she had curly hair.
The family wants to especially acknowledge the loving care and kindness provided in her last days by the nurses and staff of Stonerise Healthcare, and Amedisys Hospice. She was truly loved by the workers as was demonstrated by the tears in the eyes of many when she passed.
A memorial service for Alma will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, June 4th, at Cochranton United Methodist Church, 114 E. Adams Street, Cochranton, Pennsylvania. A dinner for attendees will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to Cornerstone Christian Academy, 300 High Street, Wellsburg, WV 26070.
Please add or view condolences, photos and stories at www.chambersandjames.com
Remembrances from Alma’s grandchildren: Grandma is…
Clip on earrings, Klondike bars, Potato bread with applesauce on top, Silk scarves, Vienna memories,
Strawberry Days, Lime jello salad, Dollar General shopping sprees, Lunch out at Wendy’s, Permed hair, Calling
“Woo-hoo!” when she needs you, Crocheted warsh-rags, Cochranton‘s star cheerleader, A reckless
motorized shopping cart driver, Florida trips, Sunshine, Root-beer floats, Trying to sneak expired coupons,
hoping cashier won’t notice, Miniature coke bottles for special occasions, Cinnamon toast and tea when you’re
sick, Long hugs, A crystal candy dish, filled with mini Hershey’s bars and mints, Binge-watching televangelist
shows, Always checking in on her friends, Honking her horn as she drives up the driveway for a visit, A
sweet treat after every meal, Leg-rubs when grandkids have growing pains, A treasure trove of Avon
makeup, The book of Psalms, “XOXO” in every birthday card, Queen of Grove City, Chocolate covered
cherries, Slipper socks, Prayer journals, Peach tea, Graham crackers, Bath robe, Dr. David Jeremiah, Secret
richie/floozy, Sleepovers, Honesty, Missionary supporter, Greeting cards, Light pink nail polish, #1 fan of
Grandad’s art, Poet, Sly humor, Sparkling clean windows, Recycled cereal bags, Physical touch, Faithful
friend, Shoe lace tying teacher, After school homie, Milk for bone health enthusiast, Anti Pepsi because bone
degradation, Cereal in the freezer, anti sodium, college view towers, the house behind a house, safe haven,
expired Trader Joe’s licorice, Ballachini shows on Airport Road, Prevention magazine, Staying on the straight
and narrow, avoiding looking like a richie or floozie, Picking raspberries in the backyard, Washing windows
when visiting, Encouraging us to eat bread crust so we'd have curly hair, Watching birds, Affectionately
exchanging sweets with Grandad, like candy hearts and Ferrero Rocher, Giving us jello and ginger ale for all
illnesses, Describing herself as very "tradee-tional" (traditional), Enthusiastically pulling loose teeth, Singing
"The bear went over the mountain" when tucking us in, Giving us warm milk with graham crackers when we
couldn't fall asleep, ginger ale, Apple orchards, after school snacks, conneaut lake, broom chasing,
everywhere chauffeur, do it all Mom, Dominoes, Dutch blitz, a diligent DG card/letter writer, a natural caregiver,
Sorting, Oatmeal raisin cookies, A warm comforting presence, Poems, Digging through her purse, Sorting! But
never throwing anything out., Jello arms. So soft!, “Life is a bowl of cherries!”, Grandma Klingensmith’s
pancakes, Half broken cookies, and Molly - One of my favorite memories with Grandma was staying overnight
at her apartment in Grove City. We had pancakes for breakfast, did fun crafts, had grilled cheese for lunch. My
favorite part of that day was when we went Goodwill shopping and got ice cream at the local ice cream shop.