Leroy J. Hoover

July 6, 1935-November 12, 2026

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 October 8, 1960, she preceded him in death on January 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, OH; Barbara (Mark) Ray of Indiana, Janice Hartkorn of Hollidaysburg; eighteen grandchildren: Meghan, Allison, William, Agnes, Patrick, Alice, Ryan, Nicole, Chad, Erin, Cortney, Laura, Audrey, Katie, Alex, Matt, Sarah and Olivia; nine great grandchildren; sisters, Elaine Vescovi of Patton; Mary Wilks of McKeesport, Pa; 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, 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. He 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, 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 3:00 to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at Stevens Funeral Home, Inc. 1004 North Fifth Avenue Patton, Pa 16668, where a vigil for the deceased will be held. Additional visitation will be held Wednesday, November 18, 2026 in the Boniface Wimmer Room of St. Benedict Catholic Church from 10:00 am until the 11:00 am Funeral Mass at the church 100 South Main Street Carrolltown, Pa 15722, Father Michael Gabler, O.S.B., celebrant. Committal 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.