Pauline E. Hoover, 85, of Carlisle, died Monday, January 31, 2011 at Church of God Home, Carlisle. She was born on Wednesday, January 27, 1926, in Hickorytown, and was a daughter of the late Merrill W. Cornman and Helen C. (Barbour) Cornman.

Pauline was a loving homemaker and enjoyed family gatherings. She was a kindergarten Sunday school teacher at the former Triumph Church of God, Carlisle, where her husband was the former pastor. Pauline also formerly attended the McClure's Gap Church God, Newville and was a member of the Sunday School Class.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 64 years, Jacob F. Hoover, two sons; Jacob F. Hoover, Jr. of Mifflintown and Marlin E. Hoover of Carlisle, two daughters; Helen C. Johns of Newville and Elizabeth Ann Rickrode (and her husband, Rodney) of Carlisle, six grandsons, five great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, Barbara Cornman of Carlisle and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Pauline was preceded in death by brothers, Donald Cornman and Chester M. Cornman, Sr.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, with Rev. Lewis Splain officiating. Burial will be in Upper Frankford Brick Church Cemetery, Newville. Viewing will be held on Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Thursday from 9 a.m. until time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to PinnacleHealth Hospice, 2645 N. Third St., Suite 300, Harrisburg, PA 17110.