Hazel Ayers; 98; of Belle Vernon; passed away Friday; Jan. 10 2014; at Westmoreland Manor. Hazel was born April 13; 1915; in Portage; a daughter of the late William and Mary (Byron) Horan. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; Philip Carlson; four brothers; William; James; Joseph and Robert Horan; and two sisters; Irene Wiseman and Patricia Smith. Hazel was active in politics; having served as a committeewoman in the city of Monessen for 36 years. She also belonged to the Red Hat Society and was an avid card player. She is survived by a son; Phillip Carlson and wife; Rita; of Houston; Texas; a daughter; Beverly Carlson Seroka; of Belle Vernon; grandsons; Donald Seroka and wife; Michelle; of Belle Vernon; Joseph Seroka and wife; Kathy; of Canonsburg; and Phillip Carlson Jr. and wife; Aspesia; of Oklahoma City; Okla.; granddaughter; Kari Carlson and partner; Jessica; of Houston; Texas; great-grandchildren; Brett Seroka and Gina; of Belle Vernon; Samantha Seroka; of Canonsburg; Carter Seroka; of Canonsburg; Justin Battistone; of Belle Vernon; Jill Hoskos and husband; Bryan; of Bethel Park; and Molly Hartman; of Belle Vernon; great-great-grandchildren; Giovannah Seroka; of Belle Vernon; Hunter Battistone; of Belle Vernon; and Deryk Hosko; of Bethel Park; a sister; Rosemarie Knox; of Charleroi; and several nieces; nephews and cousins. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday; Jan. 13; 2014; in the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. Additional viewing will be held from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday; Jan. 14; 2014; at which time a blessing service will be held; in the funeral home; followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial; in St. Sebastian Church; with Monsignor Roger A. Statnick as celebrant. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.