Ruth Hoak Obituary

We announce the death of Ruth Hoak (Duquesne, Pennsylvania), who passed away on August 27, 2026, at the age of 89. Ruth will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Hoak to pay them a last tribute.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Ethel Lang and Coleman; her husband Edward Hoak; her children, Lisa G. Hoak of West Mifflin, Karen Holland (Ken) of Dravosburg, Susan McKelvey (Red Mac) of Dravosburg, Nicole DeFrancesco of North Huntingdon and William Hoak; her grandchildren, Adam Hoak (George Martinez), Dayne, Courtney Holland, Tomi McKelvey and Nico DeFrancesco; her great grandchildren, Nolan Hazaga, Aubriella Hazaga, Lennon Kay McKelvey and Iris Adele McKelvey; and her sisters, Leslie (Nelson) and Linda (Gary).