Martha Ann Hoover
March 10, 1938 ~ January 26, 2026
Resided in:
Geneva, OH
Martha Ann Hoover, age 87 of Geneva, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born March 10, 1938 in Youngstown, the daughter of Charles “Ben” and Beth (Finney) Hoover.
Martha was a 1956 graduate of Villa Maria High School and then earned her Education degree at Ursuline College. She worked as a school teacher at Geneva High School teaching American History and English Literature and she also enjoyed helping the students with the yearbook club.
A compassionate and independent woman she enjoyed crossword puzzles and word games. She loved animals and was known to take in a stray dog or two. Most of all she enjoyed the time spent with her family.
She is survived by her brothers, Fred, John (Sue), Ben and Hal (Karen) Hoover; sisters, Susan (Gary) Blythe and Jane Sandor, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Sr. Mary Hoover, sister-in-law, Barb Hoover and brother-in-law John Sandor.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 am on Monday, February 2, 2026 at St. George Catholic Church, 271 West Chestnut Street, Lisbon, OH. Father Joseph Ruggieri will officiate the service. Burial will immediately follow at Lisbon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family would like contributions be made to the Ashtabula County APL, 5970 Green Road, Ashtabula, OH 44004.
The Behm Family Funeral Home of Geneva is assisting the family at this time. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
Services
Mass of Christian Burial: Monday, February 2, 2026 11:00 am
St. George Catholic Church
271 West Chestnut Street
Lisbon, OH 44432
330-332-0336
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Sending love and hugs to help you through this tough time. Lorie
Martha and her dog Brodie became part of our life sixteen years ago.We had just moved in the area and we knew that we came to the right neighborhood.I used to enjoy sitting with her in her kitchen and talking about sports.She made me feel welcome after I walked in the area.We will miss the times we spent with Martha in her garage talking just about anything..We will be praying for all of her family. We wish for Martha to rest in peace.
It was a pleasure getting to know your family and being a part of her journey. Sending love and peace your way. Rest in peace, Mrs. Hoover.
I had miss Hoover for an English class called development of the English language. This class was a unique study like no other course in English that I was a part of. Miss Hoover was very innovative in teaching this class and it’s the class in high school that I have always remembered. This class was great because of the way she taught it and I’ve never have forgotten my time time because of her. So sorry for the loss of a really good teacher. My condolences to the family Rip my friend
I had Miss Hoover for creative writing way back when (1978 I believe). She had a passion for her students and a joy for teaching. A couple years ago i had the pleasure of seeing her again and she still had that joy. She will be missed.