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Elwood Hoy Obituary
MILLERSBURG- Elwood A. Hoy, age 92, of 1120 Shippen Dam Road passed away on Sunday, January 11th, 2015 at the Harrisburg Hospital.
He was born in Millersburg the son of the late Paul and Anna Straw Hoy.
Elwood was a US Army veteran of WWII, a member of the NRA and Millersburg Gun Club. He retired from Brubaker Tool Co.
Surviving are four sons Greg (Diane), Lynn (Carla), Kim (Sherry) and Steve; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren and his companion Mildred Koppenhaver.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 am on Thursday Jan. 15 at the Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home in Millersburg. Services will begin at 11 am with burial and military honors to follow at Salem Lutheran Cemetery in Killinger. To sign the guest book go to www.hbfuneralhomes.com.
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Cindy Klouser Kanzenbach
February 9, 2015
To Milly and Carla and husband he was such a sweet man to be around! We always had so much fun with him and Milly ! Woody you sure will be missed! Rest in peace in God's loving arms! All my sympathy to each and every one! Now he is with my Ron in heaven Love Cindy Klouser Kanzenbach
Michelle Albright
January 15, 2015
Rest in Peace Elwood,
Dave, Michelle, Haley, Ryley Albright
Dawn Erdman and son Bryce
Jane Hugendubler
January 15, 2015
I'm blessed to have know him. He knew how blessed he was to have 4 great sons and great daughters-in-law and grandchildren; all who took wonderful care of him. My deepest sympathies to all of you.
Adrian & Chantel
January 14, 2015
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of your loved one rest in peace."
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Chuck Smith
January 14, 2015
Steve, our thoughts are with you and your brothers and families at this time of loss. Chuck Smith and Steve Zimmerman
Larry Meck
January 13, 2015
Greg, Steve, Lynn , Kim and family,
He thought the world of his boys. Millie will miss him too. We will miss you Elwood , rest in peace..
Greg Carter
January 13, 2015
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of your loved one rest in peace.
Pete Sheely
January 13, 2015
I am remembering all the fun times we had with "Woody". He will be missed. Condolences to the entire Hoy family.
The Staff of Hoover Funeral Home
January 13, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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