James A. Hazlett

April 7, 1944 - August 23, 2021

James A. Hazlett, 77, of Jeannette, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021. He was born April 7, 1944 in McCullough, a son of the late James A. and Mary (Vargo) Hazlett Minyon. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother Kenneth Hazlett and his step father Patsy Minyon. James was a graduate of Clarion University with a Bachelor of Education degree where he was a standout pitcher on the baseball team. He was an English teacher for Jeannette School District and also coached the high school boys baseball and girls softball teams. James was an avid golfer and a member at Mannitto Golf Club. He also enjoyed spending time by his pool, riding his dirt bike, and was a faithful Denver Bronco’s fan. He is survived by his loving wife Deborah L. (Smith) Hazlett, his children Tiffany (Matthew) Elliott of Latrobe, Susan (Daniel) Patterson of Oakdale, Christine Baehr of Sewickley, and Scott (Carrie) McPhail of Twinsburg, OH; his grandchildren Harlow Elliott, Claire and Steve Patterson, Carly (Zach) Nelson, Reece Carwithen and Reece’s mother Lisa Carwithen; great grandchildren Issac and Nolan Nelson; mother in-law Janice Smith of Jeannette, several brother and sister in-laws: Marilyn Hazlett, Janet (Bruce) Bold, Randy Smith, Rick (Yvonne) Smith, and Crystal Cruz, also numerous nieces and nephews. Close friends will be received 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the William Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., 521 Main Street, Irwin, 724-863-1200. A funeral ceremony will be held 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Interment will follow in St. Clair Cemetery. The family requests those visiting the funeral home to wear a face covering. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com