Edward J. Hoke

Edward J. Hoke
February 13, 2024

Edward J. Hoke, 72, of Pine Lane, Pine Grove, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Hospital, Bernville.

Born on February 1, 1952 in Donaldson, he was the son of the late James Edward and Pearl Irene Kroh Hoke.

He attended Tremont High School until his senior year when they merged with Pine Grove Area High School and graduated in 1970.

Edward was a Chipper Finisher for Post Precision Castings, Inc in Strausstown.

He was an avid dart shooter and in 2023, was inducted into the American Baseball Dart Wall of Fame.  He was a Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles fan and was a social member of the North End Fire Co., Pine Grove.

Preceding him in death were two sisters, Marie Hoke and Sandra Kroh Freeman.

Surviving are two sons, Jamie Hoke and husband Robert D. Miller, Justin Hoke and companion Chelsea Wetzel, both of Pine Grove; a granddaughter, Raurie Hoke; a sister Janice and husband George Gately of Primrose; a brother Mark Hoke and companion Betsy Moyer of Fredericksburg; nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 2:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at the Pine Grove Township Park/pavilion (off of Long Stretch Rd.), behind Pine Grove Township building at 175 Oak Grove Rd. Pine Grove, Pa. 17963.  Interment will be private in the Donaldson Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to the Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA, 18 Wertz Dr. Pine Grove, Pa. 17963 in his memory.

The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements and you may send condolences online at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com 

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