Shirley Alverta (Clemens) Hoover

Shirley A. Hoover

York Haven – Shirley A. (Clemens) Hoover, 94 of York Haven, passed away, Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Misericordia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in York, PA.  She is the wife of Atlee C. Hoover whom she married 70 years ago on October 23, 1954. 

Shirley was born March 13, 1931, in York Haven, PA and was the daughter of the late Henry and Alda (Welty) Clemens. 

She graduated in 1948 from Manchester Senior High School in Manchester, PA.  She was employed by Bernhaven Sewing Factory in Mount Wolf, PA for over 40 years before retiring as a seamstress.  She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Susquehanna Fire Company in York Haven, PA and St. Paul United Methodist Church in Manchester, PA. 

Shirley is survived by several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her sister, Rena Ruth, and her brothers, Henry, Richard, Garland, Gerald, Dean and Larry.

Her funeral service will begin at 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Diehl Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 87 South Main Street, Mount Wolf, PA.   Her viewing will be from 9:00 to 10:00 AM, Thursday at the funeral home.  Her burial will be in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens.  Officiating at her service will be Reverend Dr. Eddie D. D. Miller.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider Shriners Children’s Hospital or St. Paul United Methodist Church, 4360 Board Roads, Manchester, PA. 17345, 

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