RAVENA – George L. Hoose, 76, passed away Friday, September 13, 2013.  George was born and lived most of his life in Ravena, son of the late Clifford and Ida Hoose.  He was a truck driver for 38 years and retired from Yellow Freight.  George loved to fish and spend time at his camp in Canada.

     Survivors include his son, Kenneth A. (Noreen) Hoose;  daughter, Karen Myers;  grandchildren, Amanda, Jared and Shawn Hoose, Jackie (Dave) Neumeister, Jessica (Joe) Hoose, Jeffrey (Lindsey) Hoose, Victoria (Josh) Duncan- Strain and Gregory Myers;  3 great-grandchildren;  sister, Helen Schermerhorn;  and many nieces and nephews. George was predeceased by his wife Joan Mattice Hoose, son Kevin Hoose and brother Clifford Hoose.

     Funeral services will be held 10 AM Monday, September 16th at the Babcock Funeral Home, Ravena.  Interment will follow in Chestnut Lawn Cemetery, New Baltimore.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 3 to 5 PM.  Contributions in memory of George may be made to the charity of your choice.