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Leroy J. Hoover, 91, Patton, passed away Thursday at his home in Patton, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Spangler, the son of the late E. Paul and Agnes (Smithbower) Hoover.
Leroy married Virginia Soisson on Oct. 8, 1960. She preceded him in death on Jan. 30, 2012.
Leroy is survived by children: Ronald (Tracy) Hoover of State College; William (Mary Kenny) Hoover of Patton; Donna (Dan) Lynch of Boyertown, Pa.; David (Millette) Hoover of Patton; Linda Springman of Dayton, Ohio; Barbara (Mark) Ray in Indiana; and Janice Hartkorn of Hollidaysburg; 18 grandchildren: Meghan, Allison, William, Agnes, Patrick, Alice, Ryan, Nicole, Chad, Erin, Cortney, Laura, Audrey, Katie, Alex, Matt, Sarah and Olivia; nine great-grandchildren; siblings: Elaine Vescovi of Patton, Mary Wilks of McKeesport and Robert (Mary Catherine) Hoover of Patton; many nieces and nephews; and the McCann and Soisson families.
Leroy was preceded in death by his brothers: Richard, Albert, James, Thomas and infant brother, Eugene; and sister, Corrine McHugh.
Leroy was a 1953 graduate of Patton High School and a U.S. Army veteran.
He was a full time dairy, potato and grain farmer who owned and operated Orchardvale Farms with several of his brothers, where they were recognized for their conservation efforts by the Cambria County Conservation District.
Leroy was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church in Carrolltown, Knights of Columbus, Holy Name Society, was on the Board of Directors for Pennsylvania Potato Growers, REA Electric Cooperative, president of the Cambria County Farm Bureau and member of Killbuck Squares.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, outdoor activities, gardening and having fun with his kids and grandkids.
Friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026, at Stevens Funeral Home Inc., 1004 N. Fifth Ave., Patton, where a vigil for the deceased will be held.
Additional visitation will be held from 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026, in the Boniface Wimmer Room of St. Benedict
Catholic Church, 100 S. Main St., Carrolltown, with Father Michael Gabler OSB, celebrant. Committal at St. Benedict Cemetery, Carrolltown.
Full military rites will be accorded by local veterans' organizations.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to St. Benedict Catholic Church, Carrolltown; or Saint Vincent Archabbey Vocations, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA 15650.
Condolences can be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or on our Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.