Donald Hoopes

Donald E. Hoopes Donald E. Hoopes, 81 of Damascus passed away on Saturday March 10, 2012 at home. Donald was born in Beloit on July 10, 1930 the son of the late Arlan (Bud) & Evelyn (Scheoni) Hoopes. Mr. Hoopes was a graduate of Goshen High School Class of 1948, earned a BS in education in 1969, and a Master of Education in 1971 from YSU. He was a teacher and principal in the West Branch School District for 24 years. Donald was a member of the Alliance Retired Teachers Association, Damascus Friends Church, Mason’s, and Eastern Star of Alliance. Survivors include his wonderful wife of 61 years, Cressie May (Wharton) Hoopes, five children; Mark (Cathy) Hoopes of Salem, Marsha (Rex) Johnson of Florida, Laura (Mike) Sanor of Lisbon, Diane (George) Banar of South Carolina, Monte (Kathy) Hoopes of Hartville; Grandchildren; Scott, Kevin & Matt Hoopes, Cressie Weible, Amy Welch, Melody & Christopher Stoffer, Olivia & Sadie Howard, Charles & Chad Smith, Nicole Hull, Jessica Stillion, Danielle & Jacob Sanor, Jason & Joshua Banar, Megan Phillips & Mallory Hoopes, 31 great-grandchildren and a brother Buddy (Lela Mae) Hoopes. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert L. Hoopes, Harold (Butch) Hoopes, a sister Marilynn (Hoopes) Haynam, great grandchildren Chelsea Stillion & Colby Banar, several aunts, uncles and cousins. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday March 14, 2012 at Damascus Friends Church with Rev. John Ryser officiating. Friends may call on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Gednetz-Ruzek funeral home and one hour prior to the service at the church.. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park. The family would like to thank Alliance Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, Dr. Thomas Timko and staff. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Damascus Friends Church Building Fund 28857 Walnut Damascus, OH 44619. Friends may send condolences and sign the guest register online at www.grfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home.

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