Coping with Grief
We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. Enter your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. Messages run for up to one year and you can stop at any time. Your email will not be used for any other purpose.
John A. "Johnny" Hoover, age 65, of Altoona, died Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona following an extended illness. He was born May 27, 1958 in Altoona, a son of the late Richard C. and Anna D. (Pruznak) Hoover.
Surviving are three sisters: Beverly Bush (Kevin) of South Carolina, Susan Shay (Mark) of Hollidaysburg, and Rebecca Courtot (Richard) of Ashville; and three nieces and a nephew: Ashley, Krista, Sydney, and Benjamin Shay.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard C. “Rick” Hoover, Jr.
John was a graduate of Altoona Vo-Tech. He formerly worked at Oak Spring Winery, then volunteered at Contact Altoona for many years.
He attended Grace Bible Church, where he helped with Operation Christmas Child.
John enjoyed volunteering and helping others.
At the request of the deceased, there will be no services.
Contributions may be made in John's memory to: Contact Altoona (2729 8th Ave., Altoona, PA 16602 / or online: https://contactaltoona.com/donate/ )
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of John A Hoover, please visit our floral store.