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Gregory J. Hoover

06/14/1950 - 10/28/2021

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Obituary For Gregory J. Hoover

Gregory J. Hoover June 14, 1950-Oct. 28, 2021

Gregory J. Hoover, 71, of Altoona, Logan Township, passed away unexpectedly Thursday in Huntingdon Furnace. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Paul and Ruth (Wyland) Hoover. Gregory married Terri Weidlich on September 27, 1975 in Altoona. Gregory is survived by his loving wife; a brother, Allen (Jackie) Hoover of Virginia Beach; three sisters: Carolyn Ficken and Linda (Monte) Strassburger all of Altoona and Joan (Thorton) Shepard of Lancaster; a sister-in-law, Laverne of Patton; mother-in-law, Jean Weidlich and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard “Pete” Hoover. Gregory was a 1969 graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle High School. He was part owner and supervisor at Juniata Fabrics for over 40 years. He was a member of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Gregory belonged to the Bavarian Aide Society and the Swiss Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, watching Penn State Football and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Friends will be received from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602. Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.

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  • 11/02/2021

    Greg was such a kind, caring, and thoughtful man. I will miss the great times we have at gun raffles together. Thoughts and prayers to your family.

  • 11/01/2021

    Terri and Family: I am so sorry to hear of Greg's Passing, he was such a very nice, king and Loving person. Our Prayers are with you all John and Sally Maidl.

  • 11/01/2021

    Terri and family I'm so sorry, words can't express my sorrow. Please know I'm there if you need anything. All my Love Marsha

  • 11/01/2021

    Lots of little memories of the past..card games of old...sharing a table and conversation at the Bavarian.. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you...

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