Janice T. Hoopes
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Janice Townsend Hoopes was born on August 14, 1945, in Coatesville, PA to the late Robert R. and Harriet Chambers Townsend. She departed peacefully on September 4, 2022, at Lancaster General Hospital.
Janice graduated from Octorara Senior High School in 1963. She attended Messiah College in 1964 and then graduated with a B.S. in Social Work from West Chester State College in 1968. She was the wife Arthur J. Hoopes, Jr. for 40 years. Janice spent her working career as a homemaker, a volunteer for Child Evangelism Fellowship of Chester County and later as a librarian at Parkesburg Free Library. She was a member of the Coatesville Bible Fellowship where she was a dedicated Sunday School teacher for more than 50 years. Janice enjoyed reading, gardening, bicycling, walking the dogs and taking trips to Ocean City, New Jersey and with Bob Neff Tours, and spending time with her family.
Janice is preceded by her husband Arthur J. Hoopes, Jr., her brothers Robert R. Townsend and Lawrence A. Townsend. She is survived by her brother David E. Townsend, her sister Susan K. Miller (L. Kenneth), sister-in-law, Jayne P. Townsend, 4 children, Steven K. Hoopes, David B. Hoopes (Mindy), Jeffrey M. Hoopes, and Jonathan T. Hoopes, and 4 grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Coatesville Bible Fellowship, 6 N. 4th Avenue, Coatesville, PA 19320. Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation period from 10 a.m. until the start of the service. Internment will directly follow at Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Parkesburg, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to support Coatesville Bible Fellowship or the Parkesburg Free Library.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences can be posted at www.WildeFuneralHome.com.
Condolences
I am saddened to learn of
I am saddened to learn of Janice's recent passing. She was a really sweet person even when I knew her back in school. I know that she will be missed not only by her family, but by those with whom she served. Our hearts are grieving today, but you know that she is in heaven at peace with God.
Rest in peace
She was such a dear lady.
I am saddened by Mrs. Hoopes
I am saddened by Mrs. Hoopes passing. She was a sweet, kind neighbor. I will miss seeing her and her dog on their daily walks.
We will keep the family and friends in prayer.
Fondly,
Kim Thomas and family
Condolences
My condolences to Janice’s family and loved ones. We would have great conversations at the library, when I’d pick up/drop off books. Most recent conversation was about our children & grandchildren.
My prayers for her Children & grandchildren during this difficult time. May God give you comfort and ease your heartache now. The blessing is you’ll see her again, in God’s timing.
Thinking of you
We are so sorry to hear of your moms passing. We are thinking of you.
Condolence
Dear Family....So sorry to hear of her passing; such a nice person...always the same. I stopped by the P'burg Library last year to visit Cheryl, one of her co-workers. Janice and I had a heart-warming conversation. In H.S., I remember her ... pleasant, smiling and such a wonderful person to be around. Please know your loved one warmed and touched the lives of so many. Blessings and prayers are extended.
Bonnie Harris-Dickinson
Our Condolences
Wishing you and family peace and strength, our prayers are with you.
My heartfelt condolences
I worked at the library with Janice for 15 years! She was such a caring, kind, helpful, and wonderful person. My thoughts are with all of you!
Janice was so sweet and kind.
Janice was so sweet and kind. She was a dedicated coworker at the library and I enjoyed working with her. She will be missed.
My Sympathies
A very friendly and kind Christian woman. My sympathies to the Hoopes Family.
Sincere Condolences
Dear Hoopes family, we are so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was such a sweet lady. Although we hadn’t seen her for a few years, we would run into each other at Dutchway and have a little chat. Prayers to you all and have peace in knowing she is with Jesus.
Blessings,
Maerk & Robin Keretzman
Sorry for your lose
Susan, sorry about the lose of your sister. She was a very nice person.
Janice, RIP
I got to know Janice at the library. We were friendly over the years. Janice was a very fine lady and a hard worker. Patrons and workers at Parkesburg Library miss her friendly smile. I enjoyed hearing about her holiday "feasts" for her family and her next planned trip. I will continue to ask God to welcome her - which He no doubt already has.