OBIT: Paul "Budd" R. HOOVER, 2000, Garrett, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Nancy S. Edwards Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ HOOVER Paul "Budd" R. Hoover, 76, of Garrett died July 4, 2000 at Meyersdale Medical Center. Born May 10, 1924 in Brothersvalley Township, he is the son of the late Elijah and Mary Ann (Cook) Hoover. Also preceded in death by brothers, Frank, Freddie and three infant brothers. Sisters, Esther Pletcher, Pearl Rubright and Geraldine Hoover and a grandchild. Survived by his wife, the former Leona Dupont whom he married on Sept. 19, 1951; sons, Richard Hoover married to the former Debbie Butler, of Garrett, James Hoover and friend Dana Lowery of Garrett and Keith Hoover married to the former Julie Little of Berlin. Ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Sister of Florence Kelly of Garrett and brother Charles Hoover of Somerset. Attended Blackfield Church, retired from Coleman Company with 15 years of Service [sic] . Member of United Steel Workers Union and operated his sawmill since retirement. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Robert H. Halverson Funeral Home where services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. Donald Judy officiating. Interment, Rockwood IOOF Cemetery. Daily American, July 5, 2000 [H1526]