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Shirley M. Hoover
04/17/1928 - 05/05/2021
Obituary For Shirley M. Hoover
Shirley M. Hoover April 17, 1928-May 5, 2021
Shirley M. Hoover, 93, of Altoona, passed away at home on Wednesday after a brief illness. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Leroy and Elizabeth (Reese) Mower. Shirley was twice married, first to George V. Detterbeck, Jr. and then to William B. Hoover, whom she married on July 1, 1975 and he preceded her in death on Feb. 18, 1999. Shirley is survived by a daughter, Rebecca D. Bosserman of Altoona; two sisters, Joan Eckard of Painesville, OH and Donna Kisslick of State College; and a daughter-in-law, Marcella Detterbeck of Altoona; 7 grandchildren: Tim and David Detterbeck, Danielle Walter, Matt and Marshall Foust, Amanda Marton and Alycia Thompson; 14 great-grandchildren; three step-children and six step-grandchildren. She also leaves behind many other family members and friends that will sadly miss her. She was preceded in death by a son Gregory D. Detterbeck; her sister, Eileen E. Bennett; and a brother, Leroy E. Mower. Shirley attended Altoona High School and retired from Altoona Hospital Dietary. She enjoyed doing puzzles, fishing, traveling, photography and spending time with her family. Shirley was truly the most wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. There will be no visitation or funeral services. The family requests the contributions be made in Shirley’s memory to: UPMC Family Hospice, 20 Sheraton Dr., Altoona, Pa. 16602. Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.
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05/15/2021
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Joseph J. Stevens III
Matthew J. McConville
Christopher J. Feathers
David J. Mason