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Donald E. Houp

Altoona

Donald E. Houp, 93, of Altoona, formerly of Woodbury, passed away Sept. 16, 2022, at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

He was born July 14, 1929, in Henrietta; son of the late Robert M. and Elsie Irene (Weyant) Houp. Donald was united in marriage to Betty J. (Imler) Houp Feb. 25, 1950, in Woodbury; she preceded him in deat March 12, 2022.

Together, before Betty’s passing, they celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary.

Donald was a truck driver and mechanic for New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company. He was a member of the Woodbury Church of the Brethren, the Redmen Club, the Cove Lions Club, and the Ravers Gap Sportsman Club. Donald enjoyed restoring old cars, motorcycle riding, and woodworking.

He was preceded in death by his wife Betty, one sister, and a son-in-law, Dennis.

He is survived by a daughter, Shirley J. Hall of Frederick, Md .; son, Joseph R. Houp (Janan) of Hopewell; daughter, Peggy L. Teeter (Clair) of New Enterprise; nine grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild; and a brother, Herbert C. Houp.

Friends were received from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, at the Woodbury Church of the Brethren. Pastor David Ulm and Rev. Larry Graybill officiated. Interment was made in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

Arrangements by Stone Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. (www.stonefuneralhomewoodbury.com); Woodbury.

 

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