Violet K. Stear, 94 of Rossiter, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 at DuBois Nursing Home.

Violet was born May 26, 1922 in Dolben, W,VA., a daughter of the late Elmer and Elsie (Robey) Laurie.

She was preceded in death by her husband Wird A. Stear three brothers; Layton Hoopengarner, Arven Hoopengarner, and infant Ardon Hoopengarner.

She was a member of the Juneau United Methodist Church. She loved flower gardening, cooking and making great potato salad.

Violet is survived by one daughter; Sandy Pierce and husband Claude of Reynoldsville, one brother; Dayton Hoopengarner, two grandchildren; Kathy (Steve) Hickman, John (Angela) Pierce, seven great grandchildren; Ashley and Justin Pierce, Brady and Lars Hatch, Noah Hickman, Maria and Emily Donahue, and one great-great granddaughter.

Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 pm Friday, February 24, 2017 at the McCabe Funeral Home in Punxsutawney.

A funeral service will be held at 11 am Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the funeral home with Joe Buterbaugh officiating.

Interment is private for family.

Online condolences may be made at mccabefuneralhomespa.com

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