Eloise Irene Hoover, age 94, of Miola Rd. Lucinda, died 4/12/24 at Water Run Landing in Clarion. Born in Clarion on June 21, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Clair Gilmore and Bessie Bliss.

Eloise was a RN, BSN, worked for the Clarion Area Schools and the Oil City Hospital. She was a member of the Helen Furnace United Methodist Church.

Survivors, 2-brothers, Fred Gilmore of Lucinda, Terry (Pam) Gilmore of Lucinda, two sisters, Jo Anne (Dean) Simpson of Lucinda and Barbara Hullings of Kane, A cousin Don McCleary of Clarion and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Clair Gilmore JR. a sister, Beth Davis and a sister in law Carrol Gilmore.

Memorial Services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the Scotch Hill Methodist Church with Rev. Melissa Krsus officiating.

Interment will be in the Helen Furnace Cemetery.

Memorial may be made to the Eloise I. Hoover Fund c/o Clarion Area Schools, 800 Boundary St. Clarion, PA. 16214.

The Goble Funeral Home & Crematory in Clarion is in charge of the arrangements.

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