Elizabeth Shannon Hoover, 92, of Newcomerstown, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, at Riverside Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Shannon was born February 17, 1933, in Washington County, Pennsylvania to the late James and Margaret Donaldson. In 1953, Shannon married the love of her life John Hoover, who preceded her in death. They filled their life together with a loving family, country living, and attending Salem Evans Creek Lutheran Church.
Shannon loved Arizona and had special memories traveling there with her husband on the motorcycle and later in life with her daughter on a cross-country train ride. Shannon enjoyed reading, was an avid Pittsburg Steelers fan, and enjoyed spending time outdoors watching the birds. She loved being with her grand kids and great-grandkids and they have fond memories of taking walks, making mud pies, and being spoiled with cookies and her legendary dippy eggs.
She is survived by her children Vickie Hoover, and Robin (Karl) Hunkele; her grandchildren Tina (Mike) Maxhimer, Angie (Todd Dapoz) Hoover, Deidre (Kurt) Waller, and Lori Wells; her “Generic” grandchildren Joshua (Melanie) Hunkele, and Meghan Hunkele; her great-grandchildren Jordan, Madison, Mackenzie, Ava, Delaney, Lola, and Reis; her step-great-grandchildren Damon and Jonathan; her great-great grandchildren Jayden and Salem. Shannon is also survived by her niece Betty Jane; her step-brother Carl (Rose) Upvall; and many members of her husband John’s family. She will also be dearly missed by close friends Jim and Jen Connor and Ed Canfield.
Shannon was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of forty years John Hoover; siblings Lois Donaldson, Jip Donaldson, Sam Donaldson, Dick Donaldson, and William Donaldson; and her beloved dog “Sparky”.
A visitation will be held at Addy Funeral Home from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Thursday, September 25, 2025. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm. Shannon will be laid to rest beside her husband John at Salem Evans Creek Lutheran Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hospice organization of your choice.
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