Joseph R. Houp

Joseph R. Houp, 72, of Raystown Road, Hopewell, PA; passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023. He was born on August 15, 1951 in Roaring Spring; a son of the late Donald E. and Betty J. (Imler) Houp. On August 17, 2000 in Hopewell, he was united in marriage to Janan (Zimmerman) Houp. 

Along with his wife, he is survived by son Brent Houp married to Kerri, Woodbury, PA; daughters Tisha married to David Donaldson, Hopewell, PA; Heather married to Brett Scott, Martinsburg, PA and Tera married to Zachary Conley, Hopewell, PA and seven grandchildren Christopher, Alexis, Kaylee, Caitlyn, Connor, Mya and Brayden; two sisters Shirley J. Hall, Frederick, MD and Peggy Teeter married to Clair, New Enterprise and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by infant daughter Kara Jo Houp and brother-in-law Dennis Hall.

Joe graduated from Northern Bedford High School Class of 1969.  He worked at Miller Auto in Woodbury out of school before starting his thirty-eight year career at New Enterprise Stone and Lime Company until his retirement.

He enjoyed restoring old cars, riding motorcycles, hunting and spending time with his family.  He was a member of the Ridge Runners Hunting Club.  He was a member of Tatesville Community Church.

Friends and Family may call at the Akers Funeral Home, Inc., 299 Raystown Road, Everett, PA on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 4-8 P.M. and on Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 10 A.M. until the hour of the service.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 11 A.M. in the Chapel at Akers Funeral Home with Pastor Suzanne Detterline officiating.

Burial will be held privately at Steele Cemetery.

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