Alice E. Hoover, 96, Goshen, formerly of New Paris, died 7:31 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, at Courtyard Healthcare.

She was born March 11, 1924, in Mishawaka to George Dewey and Lucy May (Starner) Hummel. On Oct. 21, 1944 in Syracuse, she married Walter J. Hoover and he died June 11, 1983.

Surviving are a daughter, Judy L. Galloway, New Paris, sons, William F. (Deloris) Hoover, New Paris, Thomas L. (Jackie) Hoover, Mishawaka, four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death are her parents, husband, Walter, son, Harold George Hoover and a brother, Marvin Hummel
Alice was a bookkeeper for Goshen Hospital for 9 years and Oaklawn for 29 years. She was a member of New Paris Missionary Church. She enjoyed traveling and international travel. Alice enjoyed collecting clocks, beanie babies, roosters, mini oil lamps, shopping and live theater plays.

Private graveside services will be held at New Paris Cemetery. Pastor Dave Hackney will officiate. In lieu of flowers, make a donation to a charity of your choice.

Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen is in charge of arrangements.