Herbert B. “Herb” Hoover, 88

January 11, 2016

Herbert B. “Herb” Hoover, 88, of Reading, passed away peacefully, at Mifflin Health Care Center, Shillington, on Monday, January 11, 2016. Born in Lancaster to the late Clarence W. and Annie T. (Booth) Hoover, he was the loving husband of Nancy J. (Coldren) Hoover, with whom he celebrated 63 years of marriage.
After graduating from McCaskey High School, Herb joined the U.S. Army. After his honorable discharge, he went to work for Conrail (formerly the Reading Railroad), as a clerk and retired after 35 years. He continued to work part-time for Phelps/Penske Buick for over 20 years.
Herb was a member of Schwarzwald Lutheran Church, Reading. He served as a Boy Scout leader, and was on the Board of Directors of Crestwood Pool. Herb loved antique cars, trains, and doing crossword puzzles. He thoroughly enjoyed listening to Big Band music and watching Mel Brooks movies.
In addition to his wife, Nancy, Herb is survived by five children: Barry Hoover, husband of Ruth, Exeter Township; Pamela J. Palermo, Harrisburg; Lisa Reilly, Reading; Mark P. Hoover, Reading; and Joel C. Hoover, husband of Lauren, St. Lawrence. He is also survived by: 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Harold Hoover, husband of Thelma, Lancaster.
Memorial Services for Herb will be held at 1PM, Saturday, January 16, 2016, at Schwarzwald Lutheran Church, 250 Church Lane Rd., Reading, PA 19606. Family and friends will be received at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions in Herb’s name be made to Schwarzwald Lutheran Church at the address above; the Animal Rescue League of Berks County, 58 Kennel Rd, Birdsboro, PA 19508; or to the charity of your choice. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Mifflin Center, Wing 200 for the care and kindness shown to Herb.