Frank C. Hoak
Frank C. Hoak, age 71, of Richeyville, Pa., died peacefully in his home on Thursday, October 10, 2013.
He was born October 1, 1942 in Denbo, Pa., son of the late Frank Hoak and Minnie (Voso) Hoak.
Mr. Hoak was a proud 1960 graduate of the Beth-Center High School.
From 1964 to 1966 he served with the United States Army Company B, 2nd Battalion of the 6th Infantry.
In 1997, after 33 years of service, Frank retired as the General Manager of the Tri-County Joint Municipal Authority in Fredericktown, Pa.
For the past 46 years, Frank has operated the Blue Diamond Grill in Richeyville.
For several of his working years, Mr. Hoak was employed by the Fox Grocery Company in Belle Vernon, Pa.
Mr. Hoak was a member of Saint Agnes Roman Catholic Church in Richeyville, the Hancock-McCune-Horne American Legion Post 705 in Centerville, Pa., Nemacolin Country Club, and the Beth-Center Boosters Club.
He was a former member of United Steel Workers of America, District 10 Local 3403.
On June 13, 1964, he married Antoinette “Toni” (Pagac) Hoak in the Saint Agnes Church, Richeyville. During their 49 years of marriage, Frank devoted his life to his wife, children and grandchildren.
‘Hoakie’, with that “twinkle in his eye” and his calm and unassuming demeanor, made the lives of many people much brighter.
Surviving in addition to his wife are two children: Frank A. Hoak (Holly) of Dublin, Ohio and Amy Hoak Brown (Sonny) of Richeyville, Pa.; seven grandchildren: Kelsey Hoak, Nico Brown, Gunnar Hoak, Londyn Brown, Griffin Hoak, Carrington Brown, Lorenzo “Enzo” Brown; two sisters: Mary Lesako of Brownsville (Low Hill) Pa., Barbara Guntrum (Willy) of Monaca, Pa.; nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews.
Deceased, in addition to his parents, is a son, Frederick “Freddie” Scott Hoak, who died June 17, 1976.
Friends will be received on Monday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in JOHN B. GREENLEE FUNERAL HOME, 2830 Main Street, Beallsville, where a Prayer Service will be held on Tuesday, October 15, at 9:45 a.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. in Saint Agnes Roman Catholic Church Richeyville, Pa., with Rev. Father Edward L. Yuhas as Celebrant.
Interment will follow in Beallsville Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Saint Agnes Roman Catholic Church, c/o 126 Church Street, Bentleyville, PA 15314.
Online Guest Book and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneral – Home.com