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Obituary of Amelia P. 'Amy' Hockenberry, 75

Name of Deceased Amelia P. 'Amy' Hockenberry
Age 75
Date of Death 03/30/2018
Date of Birth 11/15/1942
Funeral Home Wetzler Funeral Home

Amelia “Amy” P. Hockenberry, 75, of Bellefonte, passed away at home on Friday, March 30, 2018. Born on November 15, 1942 in Bush Hollow, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Kathleen (Watson) Bush. She married her beloved husband, Clarence “Jim” Hockenberry, who preceded her in death after sharing many years of marriage together.

Amy was a graduate of Bald Eagle Area High School. She worked in retail most of her life.

Amy is survived by six children, Dawnna Parks of Bellefonte, Kenneth Hockenberry of Bellefonte, Kevin Hockenberry (Judy) of Unionville, Arthur “Art” Hockenberry (Anna) of Bellefonte, Ronald Hockenberry (Teresa) of Farmers Mills, and James Hockenberry (Kristin) of Philadelphia; 15 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, Howard Bush (Dorothy), Roy Bush (Rachel), Alvin Bush (Judy), and three sisters, Beverly Haupt, Janie Capperella, and Lillian Bush.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl Bush and Gerald “Mike” Bush.

Amy loved spending time with her grandchildren. She especially enjoyed gardening and canning what she grew, with the help of her children.

Friends will be received on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at St. John’s United Church of Christ at 145 W. Linn Street Bellefonte from 11:00 am until 12:00 noon. A memorial service will immediately follow at noon at the church with Pastor Diane Kinley officiating. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s United Church of Christ at 145 W. Linn Street Bellefonte, PA 16823.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com.