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Richard Hockman Obituary
Born on June 16, 1932 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late Elmer K. and Jean (Moore) Hockman.
On August 22, 1953 he married his wife of 68 years, Carole (Loughman) Hockman. She survives.
He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in the Korean War.
Dick retired as the President of Brockway Pressed Metals after 40 years of service with the company.
He was a member of APMI International, a Global Professional Society for Powder Metallurgy, and was an amateur radio operator, call sign K3LIX. Dick also enjoyed golfing and hunting.
He is survived by one son (Richard "Blaine" Hockman and his wife Vickie of DuBois, PA), one grandson (Keif Richard Hockman), three step grandchildren (Douglas, Ben & Zachary Means), one step great grandson (Benjamin Means, Jr.) and one sister (Susan Robb & her husband Bill of Raleigh, NC).
He was preceded in death by one brother (John Hockman).
There will be no public visitation.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 2, 2022 at 11 AM from the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. with Pastor Terry Felt officiating. Full military honors will be accorded by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard from the funeral home.
Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.
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James Fink
May 1, 2022
Carole and Blaine: I am so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. You were such wonderful neighbors. I pray the good Lord gives you strength.
Chuck Hatfield and wife Rhonda
April 30, 2022
Blaine and mrs Hockman sorry for your loss Blaine call me if you want to talk
Janet A. LaBorde Krapf
April 29, 2022
To Hockman family - so sorry to hear of your loss of our life-long neighbor. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Denny Kalgren
April 29, 2022
Carole and Blaine,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Dick was a great guy and I always enjoyed talking with him and spending time at your home. I cherish many memories from time spent with your family.
Many thoughts and prayers.
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