Albert Al K. Hoover

WELLSBURG, NY- Albert "Al" K. Hoover Age 81, of Bentley Creek, PA passed away Sunday, June 24, 2007 at his home surrounded by his family. He is the husband of Vera E. (Young) Hoover to whom he married on July 5, 1946. The couple had 60 wonderful years together. Family and friends are invited to call from 3:00-6:00 PM on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc. 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY. Funeral services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 6:00 PM with Rev. Andrew J. Phillips of Berrytown Wesleyan Church officiating. Burial will be in Bentley Creek Cemetery on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at 10:00 AM. Albert was born on May 5, 1926 in Wyalusing, PA. He was the son of the late Minor and Mabel (Bennett) Hoover. Albert was a World War II Army veteran, serving in both the European and Pacific Theatres. He was a Machinist for the Hilliard Corporation in Elmira, NY for over 33 years. Albert attended the Berrytown Wesleyan Church where he was an usher, and was a past Trustee in the Bentley Creek Baptist Church. He was a also a former member of the VFW and Moose Lodge in Sayre, PA, and is a member of the Ridgebury Sportsman's Club. Survivors include Albert's wife Vera, his son, Albert K. (Elaine) Hoover, Jr. of Fairfax Station, VA, his daughter, Regina P. (Garry) "Jeanie & Jake" Inman of Ridgebury Twp, PA, his grandchildren Jacob , Jennifer, and Jessica Inman, Jodi (Randy) Strait, Kelly Hoover and Michael Hoover , his special great granddaughter Kristina, his brother Donald (Florence) Hoover of Lakeland, FL, his sister Pearlena (Edward) Zubris of Towanda, PA along with several nieces and nephews. Albert is preceded in death by his parents, his son Gail Lynn Hoover who passed away on October 2, 1971, his brother Edward Hoover, his sisters Virginia Rickard, Garnetta Collins, Clarice Hawley, and Elizabeth Hoover.