Charles J. Hockenberry, 91, of Ohioville, passed away surrounded by his family, in the early morning hours of December 2nd, 2025.
He was born in Industry on October 31st, 1934, the son of the late Charles S. and Mary G. Klink Hockenberry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Noca Hockenberry and his granddaughter, Rachel E. Francis. He is survived by his daughters, Susan (Dave) Francis of North Jackson, Ohio, Sherry Hockenberry of Ohioville and Lorraine Hockenberry of Ellsworth, Ohio, his sister, Dora Jean Young of Darlington, his grandchildren: D. J. Francis of Lafayette, Colorado, Jessica (Josh Hill) Francis of Canfield, Ohio, Anne (Mike) Karney of Ravenna, Ohio, and Kelsey Francis of Orlando, Florida; along with his great-grandchildren: William, Adeline, Noah, Madeline, and Evelyn.
Charles was a graduate of Midland High School with its Class of 1953, who went on to proudly serve in the U. S. Navy. Following his service, he worked at Crucible Steel in Midland, farmed, and drove trucks with his dad, hauling coal, gravel, lime and cinders for highway use. When he retired from Crucible, he drove truck for XL Sand and Gravel and continued farming. He also enjoyed hunting, coon hunting, and fishing. A favorite hobby of his was driving a team of horses as a member of the Ohio Wagon Train. He was a man who could fix anything placed on his workbench who built his own covered wagon, making many trips throughout his life. He was a faithful member of Oak Grove Church of Christ in Industry, who will be remembered mostly as a devoted husband and loving father to his three daughters.
Friends will be received on Sunday, December 7th, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. in Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, who was in charge of his arrangements. A funeral service will be conducted on Monday, December 8th, at 1 p.m., at Oak Grove Church of Christ, 169 Ashwood Drive, Industry. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com. The family would like to thank the staff at Windsor House in Canfield, Ohio, Pod B for the loving care and compassion given to Charles.
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