Hazel H. Via, age 85, Arcadia, Fl. passed away July 23, 2009 in Arcadia, Fl. Hazel was born January 3, 1924 in Martinsville, Va., moving to Arcadia 16 years ago from Sarasota, Fl. Hazel was a homemaker, always insuring that her family came before anyone else. She enjoyed sewing, arts and crafts, and raising chickens. Survivors are three sons; Alan B. Via, and Arthur B. (Terri) Via, Jr.,both of Port Charlotte, Fl. and Daniel B. (Kristie) Via, Arcadia, Fl. also two Brenda L. Beychek, Phoenix AZ., Frances C. (Meade) Clyne, Elgin, Az., and Pamela L. (Jeff) Meer, Peachtree City, Ga. And one sister; Mary L. Burns, Phoenix, AZ. Eighteen grandchildren Hazel is preceded in death by her husband Arthur Via, Sr. A celebration of Hazel s life will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 25, 2009, at Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home Chapel. 50 No. Hillsborough Ave. with Rev. Odel Miley officiating. Online condolences may be made at pongerkaysgrady.com. Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements