Marcella Anne Hoover
June 27, 1939 ~ February 20, 2024
Born in: Franklin, Pennsylvania
Marcella "Sal" Anne Hoover, 84, of Franklin passed away on February 20, 2024 in her home surrounded by her family.
Born on June 27, 1939 in Franklin, she was the daughter of the late Marsilio and Claribel (Black) Dalmaso.
When Sal was a teenager, she worked at the Park Pastry Shop prior to graduating Franklin Area High School in 1957.
On May 2, 1958, she married the love of her life, Robert Hoover at the Christ Episcopal Church in Oil City by Rev Dr. Thomas Small. He preceded her in death on January 10, 2001.
After raising her children to school age, Marcella returned to the work force as a teacher's aide for Franklin Area School District at the 7th Street, Central, and Sandycreek Schools, retiring after 30 years.
Marcella was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church and enjoyed quilting, playing cards and working in her flower garden, with a special love for roses.
Left to cherish her memory are her children Kevin Robert Hoover and Laura Lehnortt of Oil City, Kit Kaylene Woods and her husband Robert of Franklin, and Donn Terry Hoover and Lisa Bellotti of Franklin; her grandchildren Andrew Thomas Hoover, Jessi Marie Woods, Rebekah Kayle Woods, Allison Dawn Roxberry and her husband, Nick, and Jennifer Ann Crofutt; her great grandchildren Cadyn Woods, Haley Bell, McKenna Clark, Robert "Woody" Hoover, Jasper Roxberry and step-great-grandsons, Zachary Taylor, Wyatt Weigel; her brother Donald Hitzeman and his wife, Claudia, of Nashua, NH and many loving nieces and nephews. She is further survived by many friends, especially those in her card club, such as Patty O'Polka (her special card lady), Judy Shiner (always and forever her wonderful friend), Kaycee Reib and Dave Betz (for Communion and Christian comfort).
In addition to her loving husband of 42 years and her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Kayle Dianna Hoover; stepfather, C. A. Hitzeman, Sr; her sisters Theresa Joanne Coolidge and Evelyn Rust (whose loving care was awesome); her stepbrothers C. A. Hitzeman, Jr., William Hitzeman, L. Gene Hitzeman; maternal grandparents James and Eva (Reynolds) Black; and her paternal grandparents Adriane and Rosa (Angeli) Dalmaso.
No public visitation will be held. Funeral services for Sal will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church, 1145 Buffalo Street, Franklin, PA on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 11:30 am with Father Shawn Clerkin officiating.
Marcella will be laid to rest at the Franklin Cemetery next to her husband.
A special thank you goes to the AseraCare team for their wonderful care and support to Sal and her family.
The family asks that instead of providing food for them, non-perishable items or monetary donations can be made to St. John's Episcopal Church Food Pantry, 1145 Buffalo St, Franklin, PA 16323
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Marcella’s Book of Memories online at www.WarrenFH.com.
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The best neighbor and friend a little girl could have hoped for and she made the best scotchbread cookies ever. Hug my mother when you see her. She loved you as well.
My sympathy and prayers for your family as you navigate the journey of grief. May you find comfort in the memories that are yours to cherish and strength in the companionship of all those who share your loss.
Mitzi Alden
Sal was just such a lovely lady. You will be missed. No more pain!
Marcella will be missed. She was always serving others including my brother, Michael, after our parents had passed. Her kind soul is now reunited with the rest of the Hoover clan at heaven’s table where I am sure there is good food and a lot of laughter. God rest her soul.
Jeff Hoover
My deepest condolences. Sal and I shared so many laughs over the years working with the kids and sharing family stories! She was frequently my aide at Seventh Street School. Sal was not just an aide but a teacher! I loved her dearly and deeply regret not visiting her more, especially not now before I went on vacation. Once again proving never put off until tomorrow!
My love and sympathy to all her friends and especially
family!
Pam Simms
I just now saw this and am greatly saddened by the news. Aunt Marcella was one of my faves on Hoover Hill right up there with the late great Aunt Betty and the late and compassionate Aunt Zita.
Aunt Marcella was all about family love and loyalty. She gave much time volunteering at St. John’s Episcopal – the anchor church for the Hoover family for many decades.
Aunt Marcella’s husband – my dad’s youngest brother Uncle Bob- and I were tight, not least because he had a great sense of humor and didn’t bat an eye when I had to spend some involuntary time as a guest of the federal government. Then as fate would have it, Uncle Bob dies in early January of 2001 and damned if my dad Russ didn’t kick the bucket like a day or two later.
One of the Aunt-Marcella-things that sticks out in my memory is the way Uncle Bob always spoke lovingly of his “Sal”. He teased her a lot, and of course she loved it.
May Aunt Marcella’s memory live on through her kids and grandkids and the rest of the Hoover clan. She may now be absent in the flesh, but she is without question present with the Lord! — Steve Hoover
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. Our hearts and prayers to all.
Sam and Babs Smith