Hazel "Carol" Fravel

Hazel “Carol” Fravel, 79, of Quakertown, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025. Born December 25, 1945, in Northeast Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late James J and Evelyn Ruth (Jones) Murphy. Preceded by her brother James J Murphy Jr. Carol was a graduate of Olney High School in Philadelphia Pa. She was an executive secretary at a finance company for many years. In her early years Carol was a member of the Perkasie Fire Co Ladies Auxiliary. She was an avid runner and participated in marathon running. She enjoyed working out and she worked at her local gym after retiring from her job in finance. Carol enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and watching the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles with her family. Her family will remember her for her strength, resilience and witty sense of humor.

Surviving are her children: Tracy wife of Todd Mayer of Quakertown, Meredith wife of Marc Zuccato of Gwynedd, and Christine wife of the late Greg Matricardi of Northeast Philadelphia; grandchildren: Bradley, Derek, Megan, Anthony, Isabella, Carly, Kayla; and her great grandson: Bodie.

The family would like to express our sincere thanks for the wonderful help and care given by Sun Crest Hospice.

A service will take place at 11am on Saturday June 28th, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 81 Main St, Pennsburg, PA 18073. All are invited to gather beginning at 10:30am. A burial will take place privately on June 30th.

To leave online condolences, please visit her “Book of Memories” at falkfuneralhomes.com