Ralph Wilbur Hoover

Ralph Wilburt Hoover of Aberdeen passed away on Monday, August 4 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. He was 94.

Born in Philipsburg, Pa he was the son of the late Miles Hoover and Ophelia (Cole) Shimmel.

A proud veteran of the US Army, Mr. Hoover retired from Bethlehem Steel. He enjoyed woodworking, building and flying model airplanes and making go-carts.

He is survived by his children; Ralph Hoover of Aberdeen, Clara Kolar of Westminster and Randal Hoover of Dundalk; six grandchildren and 24 great greatgrandchildren. In addition to his parent’s, he was predeceased by all of his brothers and sisters.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, August 10 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, P.A. where a funeral service will begin at 6:00pm. Entombment will be on Monday. August 11 at 10:00am at Harford Memorial Gardens.