Mary Ann Papson, 69, of Zion, passed away Monday, May 14, 2012, at Mount Nittany Medical Center.Born June 11, 1942, in Indiana,PA, she was a daughter of the late Frank J. Papson, Sr. and Mary L. (Simanovich) Papson. She was married to Richard A. Hoover, who preceded her in death.
She was a graduate of Derry Area High School and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She was an Art teacher at Bald Eagle Area and Bellefonte Area Schools.She was of the Catholic faith.
Mary Ann is survived by one son,Brian G. Hoover, and his wife Malini, of New Mexico,one brother, Frank Papson, Jr, and his wife Rebecca, of Washington, PA.She is also survived by her four grandchildren; Lena,Lana, Asa, and Ruby. Also surviving her are numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Services and burial will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St Joseph’s Indian School,Box 89, Chamberlain, SD 57325-0573.