John retired after 23 years of service with AMP, Inc, and had also worked 19 years with the former Craine's Sunoco Automobile Station, Carlisle. He was a member of Big Spring United Lutheran Church, Newville, Carlisle Eagles Aerie 1299 and the Turnpike Ramblers Motorcycle Club. John was an avid car buff and especially enjoyed Cadillacs.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 33 years, Carolyn J. (Hockenberry) Hoover, two brothers; Merle Hoover and Ronald Hoover, both of Carlisle, two grandsons; Rhett and Jon Souders, three great-granddaughters, two step-sons; Edward Shearer of Carlisle and Robert (and his wife, Carole) Shearer of York, two step-grandchildren; twins, Natalie and Nicholas Shearer, with whom John very much enjoyed spending time and many nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by one daughter, Sharon Souders, who died in 1996, three brothers; Joseph, his twin and Wayne and Lee Hoover and one sister, Doris Woodrow.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 29, 2013, at 2 p.m. in the Big Spring United Lutheran Church, 101 Crossroad School Rd., Newville, with Pastor Jean Kuebler officiating. A viewing will be held at the church on Monday from 1 - 2:00 p.m. Burial will be private. Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, Carlisle, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.