Obituaries

Hazel A. Hoak, 96

February 21, 2014

Hazel A. Hoak, 96, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2014 at the Brethren Village Retirement Community. Born in Annville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Sara (Behney) Hartman. Hazel was the wife of the late John M. Hoak who died in March 2004.

Hazel was a sales representative for Avon. She was a member of AARP, NARFE, Manheim Township Seniors, Neighborhood Bible Studies and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity. She was a volunteer for Red Cross. Hazel enjoyed knitting and reading.

Surviving is a daughter, Linda H. Yeagley, wife of Clarence of Drums, PA; a son, John M. Hoak, Jr., husband of Virginia, of Arizona; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; four brothers: Harold E. Hartman, Dale P. Hartman, Delano R. Hartman and Laverne B. Hartman; two sisters: Bette Jean Wilkowski and Audrey E. Johnson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Hazel was preceded in death by four brothers: Kenneth, Carl, Vernon, and Meredith Hartman.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11AM on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 with Pastor Timothy Mentzer and Deacon Augustus Mauro officiating. Family and friends will be received from 10-11AM at the funeral home. Interment will be at Conestoga Memorial Park following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Hazel’s memory to Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity, 31 S. Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602.

Leave a condolence on this Memorial Page


Be sure to include your name

Please note that your condolence will not appear on this page until it is reviewed. Condolences usually appear within 24 hours of being submitted.

Condolences to the Family

March 01, 2014

Hazel Hoak was my oldest sister & the oldest of our large family of eleven. She was a second Mother to many of the younger ones. She learned culinary skills at an early age & taught me many recipes in later years. Was so very talented & seemed God gave her so many skills & talents, I could never keep up with her.Always loved being with her & husband John, who was a “comic” & always teased me about the boys I dated in my youth.Hazel & John had a wonderful life together & raised two awesome children, Linda Hoak Yeagley & Jack Hoak. Both so successful & have excellent mates. I will miss not being able to talk with Hazel each week by phone since we live in California but have so many wonderful memories of her & will be with her again one day in heaven. She loved The Lord Jesus so very much & was never afraid to share his love & salvation message.The best sister I could ever ask for.

February 26, 2014

Hazel Hoak was my Aunt,she was the oldest of the Hartman family.I have such good memories of visiting her and my Uncle John in their home.She had a great influence on me growing up and I admired her for who she was.She was someone who put their cards on the table!She was a very talented lady,excellant cook,wonderful gardener and a bright successful sales person. I always enjoyed being around her,as she was upbeat,positive,thoughtful,unselfish and kind spirit to all those who met her. I’m sorry I couldn’t be at the funeral,but she knows I love her. My sincere sympathy goes out to my cousins,Linda & Jack,their children and grand children.
Your Cousin in Arizona,
Gayle P.Hartman-Weatherford
gayle_weatherford@yahoo.com

February 25, 2014

Hazel was a kind person who always kept me informed as to what she was about.  Her mind was sharp and she has set the bar high for all of us to live a long and charitable life.  She will be missed.Sorry to miss her service as am away.
With deepest sympathy to all family members and friends.
Ron Smith

February 24, 2014

my mother Marie Lauser Roberts was related to Hazel, I’m sorry I never got a chance to meet her. my thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time.. Karen Roberts Knepp

February 23, 2014

Aunt Hazel was the sister of my father Meredith Hartman.  I spent time visiting Aunt Hazel & Uncle John when my parents took my sister & I to PA to visit.   I enjoyed her wonderful meals & her happy smiles & hugs!  Uncle John would find the games in the basement for me & my sister Gayle to play with!  My Aunt Hazel would always organize great family reunions.  She was very close to all her brothers & sisters my daddy would tell me. Always looking out for them and helping Grandma with the siblings.
Jennifer Hartman in Arizona

February 23, 2014

I met your mother 4 years ago , when she came to my mothers viewing. She was a very nice lady.  My mother was Nancy Bowman Irvin, They were cousins.
Sorry for your lost
Gary Irvin

Visitation
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
Map and Directions

Get Maps and Directions >
Services
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
11:00 AM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
Map and Directions

Get Maps and Directions >
Send Flowers Online

Offering Lancaster, PA funeral services for over 75 years.

Our six funeral homes in Lancaster County makes it easy and convenient to make arrangements and host services close to home.

  • Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home Downtown Lancaster
  • 414 East King St.
  • 717-393-9661
  • Charles F. (Chip) Snyder, Jr. Funeral Director / Supervisor
  • more info
  • Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home Lititz Pike
  • 3110 Lititz Pike
  • 717-560-5100
  • Charles F. (Chad) Snyder, III Funeral Director / Supervisor
  • more info
  • Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home Millersville
  • 441 North George St.
  • 717-872-5041
  • Mark D. Burkholder Funeral Director / Supervisor
  • more info
  • Spacht-Snyder Family Funeral Home Lititz, PA
  • 127 South Broad St.
  • 717-626-2317
  • Jacqueline Adamson Funeral Director / Supervisor
  • more info
  • Bachman-Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory Strasburg, PA
  • 7 South Decatur Street
  • 717-687-7644
  • Norman T. Mable Funeral Director / Supervisor
  • more info
  • Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home Willow Street, PA
  • 2421 Willow Street Pike
  • 717-464-4600
  • Kelly Gramola Townsend Funeral Director / Supervisor
  • more info