Neil Hoce

Neil Hoce, 68, of Nelsonville, died December 16, 2004 in Doctors Hospital in Nelsonville. He was born June 8, 1936, the son of the late Charles and Mary Louise Pritchard. He was married to June Shafer Hoce of Nelsonville.

Neil was a retired eighth grade science teacher at the former Nelsonville City Middle School for 30 years. He loved nature and was seen daily with his faithful companion ?Fritz?, his German shorthaired pointer. He was a member of the Nelsonville Elks Lodge BPOE #543, Knights of Pythias and the National Wildlife Federation.

In addition to his wife, June, he is survived by two sons, Kris Shelly Hoce of Canfield and Charley Joanele Hoce of West Manchester; a daughter, Marjilou Cardaras of Lancaster; two stepsons, Jeffrey Gail Fisk of Worthington and Rex Marilyn Fisk of Buchtel; two step daughters, Nancy Jim Sandon Flowers of California and Martha Mark Payne of New Port Richey, FL; five grandchildren, Noelle Derek Vohlken, Jessica Cardaras, C.J. Hoce, Garrett and Gibson Hoce; one great grandchild, Kayla Rose Vohlken; five step grandchildren; five step great grandchildren; one aunt, Margaret Bob Malloon of Kettering and two special friends, Gerald Hoffman and Don Newton.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, December 20, 2004 at Souers-Cardaras Funeral Home, 46 Fayette St., Nelsonville with Pastor Michael Thomas officiating. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 PM Sunday at the funeral home where an Elks service will be conducted at 7:30 PM.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the National Wildlife Federation, 11100 Wildlife Center Dr., Reston, Virginia 20190-5362