Christopher Repine Hoover

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Christopher enlisted on 3 September 1864 in Allegheny, PA into the Union Army, near the end of the Civil War, and mustered in the next day as a Private in the 6th Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery, Company B. A

Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, U.S., Civil War Muster Rolls, 1860-1869 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.

Original data: Pennsylvania (State). Civil War Muster Rolls and Related Records, 1861? 1866. Records of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, Record Group 19, Series 19.11 (153 cartons). Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Family/Spouse: Catherine Price. Catherine was born about 1830 in Pennsylvania; died about 1889 in Pennsylvania; was buried in Atwood Cemetery, Atwood, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His death certificate listed his occupation as Merchant. He was married, and the informant was Cora B Hoover. Buried in Atwood PA.

Family/Spouse: Cora B Rhodes. Cora was born on 15 Jan 1865 in Pennsylvania; died on 29 Jun 1951 in Clarion County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Atwood Cemetery, Atwood, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The 1900 Census, in Cowanshannock, PA, lists him as a Farmer, married for 19 years, and indicates both of his parents were also born in Pennsylvania.

Obituary
From the Indiana Gazette, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Thursday, February 6, 1919

Death Calls Four Residents of the County

Z. H. Hoover, aged 58 years, died at this home on West Philadephia street, Wednesday morning at 4 o'clock. Death was caused by paralysis. Mr. Hoover was a well-known horse and cattle dealer in Armstrong county and also followed that occupation in Indiana county. He leaves his widow and these children: Mrs. J. M. Myers of Ambridge; J. R. Hoover of Apollo and Misses Etta and Elizabeth Hoover at home.Mr. Hoover was a conscientious member of the First United Presbyterian Church, the pastor of which, The Rev. Chalmers G Morrow will condut the funeral services at the Hoover home tomorrow evening. Interment will be made at Atwood Saturday morning.

Zenas married Elizabeth Ellen Roxan Rowley about 1881. Elizabeth (daughter of John Rowley and Mary Ann Bolvin) was born on 17 Dec 1860 in Hillsdale, Indiana County, Pennsylvania; died on 20 Jun 1959 in Rayburn Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Atwood Cemetery, Atwood, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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His Pennsylvania Death Certificate shows he was married to Nellie F Hoover at the time of his death, who was also the informant. He was shown as a retired Farmer, and was buried in Kittaning PA.

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Their Pennsylvania application for Marriage shows her as age 21, born to Zenith and Elizabeth E Hoover. Her occupation was shown as housekeeper.

Obituary

Mrs. John Mechling (nee Miss Dolly Hoover) died at her home in West Kittanning, on Sunday, February 20, 1910, after a lingering illness, of tuberculosis. She is survived by her husband and two little daughters. Funeral services will be held at her late home, this (Monday) evening, Rev. Taylor, of the First Baptist church officiating. The interment will be at Atwood, on Tuesday.

From scan of obituary on Find A Grave, added by Shirley Lukehart

Dolla married John S Mechling on 24 Dec 1903 in West Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. John (son of Cornelius Mechling and Mary J Cunningham) was born on 27 Mar 1876 in Kittaning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

On the 1910 Census, Christopher and Mary were living in Atwood, PA, and his occupation was Teamster, Gas Company. They had been married 4 years, and were shown as the parents of two children, both still living, daughters Edna and Veda.

The 1912 birth certificate of daughter Olive Ruth Hoover shows his occupation as Liveryman. He was 27 when she was born, and the family was living in Plumville, Indiana County, PA.

On the 1920 census, the family was still in Indiana Co, PA, and his occupation was that of a farmer.

In 1930, he was still living in Indiana County, PA. His wife Sally had died four years previously, and he was the sole occupant of his household, working as a laborer at odd jobs. None of his seven children were listed in the home, the younger ones likely living with relatives?

In 1940 he had remarried, and he and his second wife Anna were living in Indiana County, with her two sons, George and Donald Borland, as well as a 3 year old daugther Susanne and 9 month old son, Clarence.

In 1950, and Anna May were still in Indiana County. His occupation was cattle dealer. He and Mary had two more children, Rose Gene (7) and James (2). Stepson Donald was still living in the home, working as a salesman at a retail gas station. Their was also a lodger, Thomas Rupert, age 64, sharing their home.

OBITUARY

Christopher C Hoover, of Indiana, died Friday, June 2, 1972 at his home in Indiana RD 4. He was born 3 Dec 1883 at Atwood, the son of Zenas H. and Elizabeth Rowley Hoover. He was married April 3, 1937 to Mrs. Anna May McLain.

He had been a member of the US Trotting Association, and was a retired livestock dealer.

Survived by daughters and sons, Mrs. Edna Martin, Duncansville, Mrs. Veda Tocci, San Antonio, Mrs. Ruth Tocci and Zenas H Hoover, both of Indiana, Mrs. Edward (Etta Mae) Yarkowsie, Pittsburgh, Richard C Hoover and Mrs. Ahrens (Kathleen) Clever, both of Boulder, Colo, Mrs. James (Suzanne) Barto, Cherry Tree, Clarence Ed Hoover, Indiana, Mrs. Robert (Rose) Lundburg, Akron, OH, James Hoover, Blairsvillr, also 27 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by first wife, Mrs. Sally McSweeney Hoover, who died Dec. 8, 1926..

Interment Atwood Cemetery.

Published in the Indiana Gazette, Indiana, Pennsylvania, June 3, 1972.

Christopher married Sally Edna McSwiney on 19 Jun 1906 in Indiana, Indiana, Pennsylvania. Sally (daughter of Dennis B. McSwiney and Frances Levinia Beck) was born about 1888 in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania; died on 8 Dec 1926 in Indiana, Indiana County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Atwood Cemetery, Atwood, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Christopher married Anna May McLain on 3 Apr 1937. Anna was born on 30 Jul 1905 in Pennsylvania; died on 11 Oct 1985 in Indiana County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Atwood Cemetery, Atwood, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His Pennsylvania death certificate shows his usual occupation was "Steel Mill, retired." His address at the time of his death was 510 N 7th Street, Apollo, PA. The informant was his widow, Grace Hoover, of the same address.

(Medical):See attached sources.

Family/Spouse: Grace M. Painter. Grace was born after 1885; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

When she married James Myers in 1913, she was employed as a teacher.

Her 1960 Pennsylvania death certificate listed her parents incorrectly and Christopher Hoover (vs. Z. H. Hoover, as shown on her marriage certificate) and Elizabeth Baldwin (vs. Elizabeth Rowley). Birthdate and location, as well as her husband, match however. The informant was Jas. C. Myers of Moon Twp, PA, relationship not known, as she was shown as widow of James M Myers at the time of her death.

Cora married James M. Myers on 10 Jun 1913 in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. James was born about 1888; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary
The San Bernardino County Sun

Barnes-In San Bernardino, Calif., Sept 22, 1963, Mrs. Nan Etta Barnes, 72, native of Atwood, Pa., resident of San Bernardino 45 years. Services 3 p.m. Thursday, Mark B. Shaw Chapel. Burial Mt. View Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel after 7 pm today.

Family/Spouse: Alexander Reid. Alexander was born about 1887 in Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She died from complications of metastatic carcinoma, which originated 5 years previously in her breast. Her address at the time of her death was 728 West Main St, Mt. Pleasant, PA, Informant was her husband, C. L. De Priest, MD, of the same address.

Elizabeth married Charles Leonard De Priest, M. D. about 1937. Charles was born on 6 May 1902 in Pennsylvania; died on 7 Nov 1975; was buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mildred married Herman L Florian on 24 May 1930 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Herman was born about 1905; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Goldie married Alexander Seibert on 23 Jun 1923 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Alexander was born about 1906 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The SSDI shows her a daughter of Christopher Hoover and Sally McSweeney.

Veda Tocci

Veda Belle Tocci, 88, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Indiana, died Saturday, June 21, 1997, in San Antonio.

A daughter of Christopher and Sally McSweaney Hoover, she was born Sept. 29, 1908, in Plumville.

Mrs. Tocci was a former member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church in Indiana.

She was a housewife and employed as a cafeteria worker in the San Antonio school system. She moved from Indiana to San Antonio in 1970.

Surviving are one son, Ronald, and his wife, Julie, Mandeville, LA.; two grandchildren, Ronald and Luchia Tocci; three sisters Ruth Tocci, Delmont; Etta Yarkowski, Pittsburgh, and Kathleen Clever, Akin, S.C. and one brother, Richard Tocci, Cedar Edge, Colo.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James V. Tocci, Sr; and an infant son, James V. Jr.

A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Bernard Cemetery in Indiana, with her niece, Deacon Jean Steel, officiating.

Bowser-Minich Funeral Home, Indiana in charge of arrangements.

Indiana Gazetta, 24, June 1997, Tue - Page 7

Family/Spouse: James Vincent Tocci. James (son of Angelo Joseph Tocci and Mary Rose Mambuca) was born on 20 Feb 1906 in Indiana County, Pennsylvania; died on 28 May 1967 in Bexar County, Texas; was buried in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Olive married the younger is brother of her sister's husband, Frank, both sons of Angelo Tocci and Mary Rose Mambuca.

A photo on Find A Grave, from the Oakland Cemetery and Mausoleum, shows the following three names:

Ruth Tocci 1912-2007
Kenneth K Snyder Sr 1927-2013
Betty L [nee KINTER] Snyder 1927-No Date of Death yet shown

Ruth's relationship to the Snyder's is not known. Per the obituary of Kenneth Snyder, also viewable on Find A Grave he is a son of Archie and Florence McKay Snyder, and the brother of Betty Smith. His wife born in 1927 was Betty Lou Kinter Snyder. It is possible they simply share the same space in the Mausoleum, and were not related.

Olive married Frank Antonio Tocci on 19 Feb 1931 in Pennsylvania. Frank (son of Angelo Joseph Tocci and Mary Rose Mambuca) was born on 1 Oct 1907 in Creekside, Indiana County, Pennsylvania; died on 18 Jan 1970 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary
Indiana Gazette

Zenas Hoover

Zenas H. Hoover, 77, Indiana, died March 16, 1994, at the University Mediccal Center in Las Vegas, Nev.

A son of Christopher C and Sally McSwiney Hoover, he was born Oct. 2, 1916, in Plumville.

Mr. Hoover was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Indiana, [PA}; and the VFW Post #1989, having served as past commander and as a district commander of the 26th District.

He was a veteran of World War II, where he served in the U.S. Army Co. A, 38th Regiment, 2nd Division. He received the Bronze Starr and Purple Heart. He organized and was the first commander of the Indiana County [PA} United Veterans.

He was a retired letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Indiana [PA]. He was elected and served as Indiana County Auditor. He was also involved with numerous organizations throughout the county.

Survivint are his wire, Winifred F. Neal Hoover, Indiana [PA}, two sons and one daughter, Richard G., Penn Run, Robert W, Indiana; and Betty J. Glenn, Las Vegas; six grandhildren; five great grandchildren; four sisters and one brother, Veda Tocci, San Antonio, Texas; Ruth Tocci, Indiana; Etta Yarkowski, Brentwood; Kathleen Clever, Aiken, S.C., and Richard C., Grand Junction, Colo.

Services and interment will be at the convenience of the family. The Bowser-Minich Funeral Home, Indiana, [PA] is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made the to the American Cancer Society of the Salvation Army.

Notes:

On the 1940 census, she was a student nurse at the Indiana Hospital in White Township, Pennsylvania.

Family/Spouse: Edward Anthony Yarkowski. Edward was born on 18 Sep 1915 in Wyano, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; died on 6 Aug 1991 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Suzanne M. (Hoover) Barto, 85, passed away Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

Born in Indiana on March 30, 1937, Suzanne was the daughter of the late Christopher C. and Anna M. (McLain) Hoover.

She was a member of the Hilltop Baptist Church in Indiana and a long-time member of the USTA. Suzanne was a homemaker all her life and raised nine children. In her free time, she enjoyed horses, listening to Elvis, fishing and she loved going to the Indiana County Fair to watch harness racing.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Jesse Barto, James Barto, Johnny Barto, Christine Mahan and husband Chris, Robert Barto and wife Chrissy, William Barto and wife Amy, Jerry Barto, Scott Barto and James Barto and wife Jackie; her brother, James Hoover and wife Nancy; 12 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

Mrs. Barto was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and a sister.

Interment will be in Atwood Cemetery.

Robinson Lytle Shoemaker Funeral Home, Indiana, Pa.

(Copied from Find A Grave, Memorial ID 245463107)

Notes:

Her birth certificate shows that she was the second child, both still living, born in Ina,