Donald Hoover

Donald R. "Dick" Hoover, 89, of South Kendall Avenue passed away Saturday (Oct. 18, 2025) at Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born April 4, 1936, in Connellsville, he was a son of the late David R. and Elizabeth Kemp Hoover. He was a 1954 graduate of Connellsville High School.
On May 25, 1957, in Connellsville, he married Jo Ann Forsythe Hoover, who survives.
Dick was employed at Bell Telephone Co. and later at Verizon as a switchman and splicer, the position from which he retired after 40 years. He was a member of the Bell Pioneers.
He was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church and King Solomon Lodge 346 F&AM in Connellsville, from which he received his 50-year pin. He was an avid golfer and was a member of Smethport Country Club. He and his wife golfed in the Thursday Smethport Couples League, and the Traveling Couples League.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Jo Ann, of 68 years, are four sons, Keith (Lisa Kuret) Hoover of Limestone, N.Y., Todd (Karen) Hoover of Rotunda West, Fla., Brett (Holly Suit) Hoover of Boise, Idaho, and Gregg (Susan) Hoover of Bradford; six grandchildren, Dr. Scott Hoover, Kara Bodkin, Michael Hoover, Andrew Hoover, Kelsey Hoover and Tripp Hoover; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Joyce Auer of Mount Pleasant; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters.
At Dick's request, there will be no public services. Private funeral services will be held for family at Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., with the Rev. John Kearns, pastor of Emanuel Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Emanuel Lutheran Church, or a charity of the donor's choice.
Funeral arrangements are under direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. Online condolences may be expressed at hollenbeckcahill.com.