Margaret L. Hockenbery Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Margaret L. (Zimmerman) Hockenberry, 92, a resident of William Penn Cere Center, formerly of North Irwin, died Wednesday May 26, 2021. She was born July 26, 1928 in Emerickville, a daughter of the late Vernor R. and Winifred (Deemer) Zimmerman and was also preceded in death by her daughter Rosalie Cann and a brother Harry Zimmerman. She retired as a switchboard operator for Shadyside Hospital. She was a member of Community United Methodist Church, Harrison City and loved the Lord. She spent a lot of time with her husband at the Elks Lodge No. 577 and was an avid bingo player. She is survived by her husband of nearly 69 years David W. Hockenberry; her children Violet M. (John) Hynes of Mount Pleasant, Carol (Paul) Barncastle of Brookvile, Donna (Virgil) Perry of MN, Nancy (the late Larry) Likovich of Rankin, and David W. (Barbara Jean) Hockenberry Jr. of Washington County; son in law George Cann of Oil City; 16 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; seven great great grandchildren; a sister Joan Sharpe of MD; also nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the William Snyder Funeral Home, 521 Main Street, Irwin, 724-863-1200, where a funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Jarrod Peterson, officiating. Interment will be Tuesday, June 1, in Emerickville Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff of William Penn Care Center for all the kind and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers a contribution can be made to Community United Methodist Church, 3487 PA-130, Irwin, PA 15642. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.

Margaret L. Hockenbery

July 26, 1928 - May 26, 2021