Carl W. Hopple

LEWISTOWN - Carl W. "Mannie" Hopple, 85, of Lockport Road died at 8:45 a.m. Friday, April 1, 2005, at his home.

Born Aug. 1, 1919, in Oliver Township, he was a son of the late Carl R. and Charlotte (Sellers) Hopple. His wife, Mary E. "Aurand" Hopple, preceded him in death on Feb. 27, 1985.

Surviving are a companion, Arlene Keister of Troxelville; five children, Howard E. Hopple and wife Rosella, Mount Airy, Md., Donna M. Moore of Old Park Road, Lewistown, Carl D. Hopple and wife Donna of Big Ridge Road, Lewistown, Kathryn "Sue" Woomer and husband David of Old Park Road, and Richard B. Hopple and wife Nancy of Squaw Hollow Road, Lewistown; one sister, Grace Vogelsong of Baltimore, Md.; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, Larry W. Hopple on Oct. 14, 1979; and siblings, George Hopple, Helen Clark, Alice Pennebaker, and Charlotte Jamison.

A farmer early in life, he was later employed as superintendent of the Mifflin County Department of Highways, and as a bridge engineer for PennDOT, covering an eight-county district. He retired from Arch Rock Paving, Lewistown.

Mr. Hopple held the longest current membership of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, Lockport.

An avid outdoorsman, he also enjoyed gardening, traveling, and spending time with his family, especially at their monthly family dinners.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Harshbarger Funeral Home, 3 S. Market St., McVeytown. The funeral will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Dale Dobbs and the Rev. Alvin Smith officiating.

Burial will be in Juniata Memorial Park, Lewistown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wesley Chapel U.M. Church, in care of Frank Davidheiser, 325 Middle Road, Lewistown, PA 17044, or to SUN Home Hospice, 2 Hudson Ave., Lewistown, PA 17044.