Albert Leroy “Abby” Hoagland, 71, of Bloomingdale, died Thursday, April 9, at his home as the result of a farming accident. He was born January 14, 1944, a son of the late Marion Earl Hoagland and Wilma J. Naylor Hoagland Abel.
Abby was a member of the Unionport Christian Church, the Unionport Lodge 333, F.&A.M. , the Scottish Rite, Valley of Steubenville, and Harrison Chapter 171, Royal Arch Masons. He was a retired employee of R. & F. Coal Company and Wilgus and Company in Cadiz, and was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of the NRA and enjoyed attending the Prime Time Lunches at the Unionport Community Center. He served as a Sergeant in the Army during the Vietnam Era and was a member of the Jewett VFW, Post 3072.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Francis and Randy Hoagland; a sister, Debra Ann Hoagland; his step-father Ralph Abel.
Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Marker Hoagland; a step-son, Charles (Cheryl) Myers of Bloomingdale; a step-daughter, Leslie Jeffries of Harrisville; five step-grandchildren; and four step-great grandchildren.
Friends may call Sunday, 3-7 p.m. at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz where funeral services will be held Monday at 1:00 p.m., with Minister Jeremiah Kuttler officiating. Burial will follow at Bloomingdale Cemetery. A Masonic Service will be held Sunday at 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Unionport Christian Church or the Unionport Masonic Lodge. Online condolences may be made at www.clark-kirkland.com.
This man was my hero he and my grandma stepped up to the plate to raise my brother and I when my father deployed after 9/11…he will never know how much he truly meant to me bc there are no words for it..I love you papap Abby with all my heart and soul. Thanks for all the lessons you taught me.and although you weren’t good with showing love I know you loved me..I hope all your pain has been taken away…love you grump
Love always,
The brat
To a man who was like family ,you will be missed,growing watching you in the pulls at Old Washington we all loved you from McCleary and Stewart’s God bless your family