Helen L. Hoover

Helen L. Hoover obituary

Helen L. Hoover

Helen Hoover Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Stradling Funeral Home - Ephrata on Nov. 20, 2025.

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Helen L. Hoover, 93, of Ephrata, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Ephrata Manor.

She was born in Akron to the late Edward and Hilda (Kilhefner) Hufford and was the wife of the late Kenneth Hoover.

She attended Grace E.C. Church. During her working years, Helen was a medical bookkeeper. In her free time, she enjoyed knitting and needle point. She was very active in the Akron Women's Club and Friendly Circle.

Helen is survived by three sons, Kent, husband of Zihmin Hoover, Kevin, husband of Marina Hoover, Kurt Hoover, companion of Donna Greiner; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and a brother, Richard, husband of Darlene Hufford.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Hilda Harkins and a brother, Ron Hufford.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions in Helen's memory may be made to Ephrata Manor Benevolent Fund, 99 Bethany Road, Ephrata, PA 17522.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.

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