Steven Keith Hoopes

Steven Keith Hoopes, 52, of Christiana, PA, departed this life on Monday, April 10, 2023 at Kindred Hospital in Havertown, PA. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Arthur J. Hoopes, Jr. and Janice Townsend Hoopes.

Steve was a lifelong resident of Christiana, PA and a 1989 graduate of Octorara High School. He continued his education graduating from Cairn University with a Bachelor’s Degrees in Biblical Studies and Elementary Education and then completed his Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Administration. He was most recently employed by Bethany Christian School of Oxford, PA as a schoolteacher. He was formerly employed as a Principal at Christ Academy in Collingdale, PA where scholarships were given to young African immigrants. He then was employed by Grace Reformed Episcopal Church in Collingdale, PA under Father Michael Fitzpatrick where he also served as a Youth Director.

He is survived by three brothers; David B. Hoopes and wife Mindy, Jeffrey M. Hoopes, and Jonathan T. Hoopes, four nephews; Noah and Seth Hoopes and Matthew and Mason Gorham, and special friends who called him their Godfather; Emmanuel Harmattan and wife Comfort and their children; Nathan and Eman, Cyrus Dennis, William D. Bestman, Cynthia Tokpawheia, Davidetta Bestman (Mambu) and their children Davion, Samya and Leela.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, PA followed by burial at the Upper Octorara Presbyterian Cemetery, Parkesburg, PA. Family and friends are also invited to attend the viewing at the funeral home from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com