Grier Maitland Hoskins Jr.

Grier Maitland Hoskins Jr., 89, of West Caln, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his family.  He was the widower of the late Erla June Scotten Hoskins, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage before her passing in 2002.

Born in Cains, Pa., Grier was the son of the late Emeline (Baldwin) and Grier Maitland Hoskins, Sr.  He was a 1949 graduate of Scott High School.  He served honorably with the U.S. Air Force.

Grier worked for Lukens Steel from 1965 until 1995 as a Maintenance Mechanic.
He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Compass.

He is survived by his four children: Mary "Vicki" Stauffer of Coatesville, Glenn D. Hoskins of Wagontown, Grier M. Hoskins III, husband of Jennifer, of Gap, and Andrew W. Hoskins, husband of Anne Ryckebusch, of San Francisco; six grandchildren, Jeremy Stauffer, Kristen Stauffer, Nathaniel Hoskins, Emily Hoskins, Jennifer Jackson, and Sarah Prentice.

He was predeceased by his two siblings: Dorothy E. Riley and Robert B. Hoskins.

A celebration of life service will take place on Monday, August 5th, 2019 at 11 AM at St. John's Episcopal Church, 1520 W Kings Hwy, Gap, PA 17527 followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.  The viewing will be held at the church from 10 until 11 AM.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg.  Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com