Obituary of Lucy Blanche Hoover

Lucy Blanche “Lu” Hoover, 64, of Boalsburg, died Saturday, December 3, 2016, at home. Born April 17, 1952, in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late Edward "Bud" Benjamin and Elsie Ellen Hockenberry Hoover, who survives. On February 14, 2015, she married Kathalene Weckerly, who also survives. She was a 1970 graduate of Huntingdon High School. Lu attended Shippensburg State University and then transferred to Dakota Wesleyan University where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Physiology and English in 1974. She received her Master’s degree from the University of North Dakota in Public Administration in 1987 and worked as a Professor’s Assistant while she was there. Lu worked in the State College planning Department for the State College Borough as an administrator of the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), since November 13, 1989. Her skill at grant administration was key to the development of housing programs and non-profit social service agencies in the State College area over the years. She was dedicated to helping the State College community grow and improved the lives of many during her years of employment at the Borough. She was protestant by faith. A memorial service will be at 2 p. m., on Friday, December 16, 2016 at St. Matthews Lutheran Church, 3156 Aitch Rd., James Creek, with the Reverend Jennifer Soltis officiating. A fellowship luncheon and burial will be held immediately after the service. Burial will be in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Women’s Resource Center, 140 W. Nittany Ave, State College, PA 16801, to the House of Care, 515 W. Beaver Ave, State College, PA 16801, or to Housing Transitions, 217 E. Nittany Ave, State College, PA 16801 Arrangements are under the care of Koch Funeral Home, State College. Online condolences and signing of the guest book may be entered at www.kochfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.