OBIT: David T. HOOVER, 1898, near Roopsburg, Centre County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by MFS Copyright 2006. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/centre/ _______________________________________________ DAVID T. HOOVER, Father of Frank and David Hoover, of this city, died suddenly at his home, near Roopsburg, Centre county, Tuesday morning, of heart failure. He had just eaten a hearty meal and was about to leave the table when he dropped over dead. Several others of his family have also met sudden deaths. Deceased was born in Union county, December 18, 1827, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. Besides the above named sons he is survived by his wife, Mary E. Hoover; another son, William, of Axe Mann, and two daughters, Mrs. Cornelius Hazel, of near Bellefonte, and Katie, who resides at home. Altoona Mirror, October 20, 1898