Christian L. Hoke

GOULDSBORO Christian L. 'Hokester' Hoke, 45, died Tuesday, May 27, 2008, unexpectedly. He was the husband of Erin M. (Fives) Hoke, his wife of five years. Born in York, he was the son of Doris Alloway Hoke, York and the late Thomas Hoke. He was a graduate of York Central High School and Oklahoma City Flight School. He served in the United States Air Force as an Air Traffic Controller and then went on to work for the the Harrisburg International Airport. Most recently, he was the owner of B&H Custom Homes in Gouldsboro. He was a member of the Wall-Sebring Post 274, American Legion, Gouldsboro, and the John J. Michaels Veterans of Foreign War Post 5207, Daleville. He was a member of St. Rita's Church, Gouldsboro. He was a loving husband and father who enjoyed riding his motorcycle and his favorite food was turkey. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing and passed his love of the outdoors on to his sons. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. Through organ and tissue donation, Christian has given the most precious gift that anyone can give to another person, the gift of life. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Noah Hoke, at home and Ryan Hoke of Lancaster; a daughter, Katrina Hoke of Raleigh, N.C.; two brothers, Allan Hoke of York and Blake Hoke of York; and aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. A memorial mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2008, at St. John the Evangelist Church, 150 Terrace St., Honesdale to be celebrated by the Rev. Martin Boylan. Interment of ashes will follow in the parish cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Brian Arthur Strauch Funeral Home, Route 690 and First St., Spring Brook Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to the Make-AWish Foundation, 707 Grant St., 37th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1916. For additional information, directions, or to leave an online condolences, please visit www.strauchfuneralhome.com