Obituaries
Peter K. Hoag, 79
Peter K. Hoag, 79, of Lancaster, PA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 29, 2009. He was born in Rochester, NY on August 12, 1929 to the late Pierre and Helen (Kellogg) Hoag.
Peter is survived by his wife Helen (Huff) Hoag. They were married in Waterloo, NY on November 3, 1956. They celebrated 52 years of marriage together.
Peter was a past member of Highland Presbyterian Church.
Peter was employed by Armstrong World Industries. He was a Floor Designer and Color Stylist for twenty years.
Peter held membership and was very active with the Lancaster County Art Association. He enjoyed gardening, fly fishing, surf fishing, and traveling around the world with his wife.
Peter earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Bard College, New York, NY in 1953, and a Master of Fine Arts Degree from Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomsfield Hills, MI in 1954.
He was known locally as a fine artist winning several local awards. In 2005, he won Best in Show for Graphics at Landis Woods Art Show. In 2004 and 2005 he won First Prize for Graphics at the Lititz Summer Outdoor Art Show. In 2004, he won First Prize for Graphics at the Landis Woods Art Show and also won Distinguished Artist Award for Woodblock Prints with the Lancaster County Art Association. In 2003, he won the Judges First Choice Award for Woodblock prints with the Landis Woods Art Show.
Some of his Exhibitions include Troupe & Co., The Art Works, Tremellon Gallery, Rochester Memorial Art Gallery, The Contemporaries Gallery, New York, NY, Philadelphia Print Club, Cornell University Print Show, International Graphic Arts Association, Brooklyn Museum Print Annual, and the New York Graphic Arts Society.
Peter was honored by the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s purchase and display of a piece from his private art collection known as “The Cry” from 1955.
Surviving in addition to his wife are three daughters, Katherine wife of Blaise Conwell of Lancaster, Cynthia wife of Michael Guay of Mechanicsburg, and Carol wife of Keith Olena of Lititz, seven grandchildren, Rose and Claire Conwell, Sean, Molly, Natalie, and Juliann Guay, and Rachel Olena, one great-grandchild Gianna Guay and a sister Ann Peirce of Webster, NY.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Service at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Chapel 3110 Lititz Pk, Lititz, PA 717-560-5100 on Thursday, February 5, 2009 at 2pm. Friends may pay their respects from 1:30-2pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Peter’s memory may be made to Lancaster County Art Association 149 Precision Ave, Strasburg, PA 17579. To send the family online condolences please visit: www.snyderfuneralhome.com
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I was saddened to learn that fellow Artist, Designer, and friend Pete was no longer with us. Pete and I worked together for years at the Armstrong Styling Center and I enjoyed seeing him yearly at the Lititz Art Show for many years. I will remember him in my prayers and plan to attend the Memorial Service on Thursday.
Jim Riley
I was so sorry to learn of the recent death of one of my former co-workers at the Product Styling and Design center. My husband and I enjoyed seeing both Pete and Helen at the Day’s Inn pool over the summers. He was an excellent artist and will be missed by the many people who knew and worked with him. We are sending a contribution in his name to The Lancaster County Art Association. Maybe they could have an exhibition of his work at some time in the future. Pete would have liked to be remembered in this way-"through his work."
Fondly,
Arlene Stewart
We are sorry to hear about your father’s untimely death. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. We will remember both of your parents walking around the Beacon Hill circle with their dog.
Your neighbors, Rochelle and Dave Rentschler, 421 Revere Rd.
Cindy,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this very sad time.
Vicki Zaring
To the Conwells: Blaise, Kathy, Rose and Claire–I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father/grandfather. I pray that memories of your good times together give you a sense of peace and pride of being related to such a wonderful man. He has obviously led a talented, long and full life, filled with joy that you provided him. Please take the time to nurture yourselves and reflect upon positive thoughts and emotion. I apologize that I am unable to attend your memorial service, but I will be sure to remember him to the Lancaster County Art Association. See you soon. Love, Alison Martinek
We were so sorry to hear of Peter’s passing. We are thinking of you all the time, and wish we could join you in remembering a wonderful man with both the sorrow of his loss and the genuine joy of his life. We hope God will heal your hearts and lift your sorrows. We know his heart will live on in all of you. We thank God for the honor of including Peter in our family and for the support you will receive in the coming months.
Know our hearts are with you.
All our love,
The Peirce Family in Colorado.
