Barbara A. Hoke

SPRING GROVE Barbara A. (Linton) Hoke, 65, was called home to be with her Heavenly Father and her Dear Lord Jesus, who has prepared a beautiful place for her, on Fri day, August 17, 2007, at 9 p.m. at the York Hospital, following a brief illness. She was the wife of Philip L. Hoke, with whom she celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary March 25, 2007. Family and friends are invited to a viewing Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, corner of N. Queen and Arch Streets. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., with her pastor, the Rev. David Taualofai officiating. Interment will follow the service in Mt. Rose Cemetery. Mrs. Hoke was born September 9, 1941, in York, a daughter of the late H. Raymond and Martha E. (Spangler) Linton. Mrs. Hoke was a buyer's assistant for many years with J.M. Fields, Mailman's and most recently retiring from the BonTon. She was a member and pillar of Westminster Presbyterian Church. She held many offices and loved her church and church family. She was loved by many friends and co-workers and was a graduate of William Penn High School, Class of 1959. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Hoke was the proud mother of one son, Paul L. Hicks and his wife, Maggie of York; she was blessed with three grandchildren; Josh and his wife, Tiffany Moore of York; granddaughters, Lynne Moore of York and Brittany Hicks of Dover; she cherished her greatgrandsons, Noah and Kyan Moore, both of York; she was excitedly waiting for the birth of her third great-grandchild, due anytime, from her grandson, Josh and Tiffany Moore; she also leaves her brother-inlaw, Steve Hoke of Nashville, Pa,; sister-in-law, Phyllis Steinfelt of Red Lion; nieces; nephews; and cousins. She was preceded in death by her brotherin-law, Robert Hoke. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 320 N. Queen St., York, PA 17403; or to the Cancer Patients Help Fund, Suite 194, 25 Monument Rd., York, PA 17403. Workinger-Semmel Funeral Home and Crematorium, Inc., 849 E. Market St., York, is in charge of arrangements. www.workinger-semmel.com