| Date of Birth | December 22, 1923 |
| Passed Away | February 10, 2009 |
| Place of Residence | Hornell |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | February 13, 2009 |
| Service Time | 2:00 PM |
| Service Location | Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home |
| Interment Location | Rural Cemetery |
ANNE H. HOY
HORNELL-Anne H. Hoy, 85, of Hornell, passed away Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 10, 2009) at St. James Mercy Hospital in Hornell.
Born in North Hornell on Dec. 22, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Doris Charles Hooker. Besides her parents, she also was predeceased by her infant son, her former husband, William Hoy in 1973 and her long time companion, Vincent Mahany in 2008, her brother-in-law, Robert Clark and her nephew, Scott Clark.
A life long resident of Hornell, Anne was a graduate of Hornell High School and received her bachelors of fine arts degree from Alfred University in 1946.
She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Hornell and a charter member of the Belle Hollow Hunt Club in Hornell.
Her main interests in life were her children, grandchildren and her horses.
Anne’s daughters state “she was a very special person and we loved her well. She was an artist, an athlete, and a mother. She always enjoyed her freedom and the joys that life did bring.”
Her family includes her three daughters, Deborah Hoy (Peter) Sherner of Billings, Montana, Jennifer Hoy (Chuck) Steffen of Birmingham, Iowa and Janice Hoy Piliero of Canisteo; her “fourth” daughter, Sue (Ron) Sweeney of Cape Cod, Mass.; her 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; her two sisters, Audrus “Audy” (Jerry) Ferguson of Penn Yan and Joyce Clark of Coopers Plains; also her two nephews and one niece.
Calling hours are from 1-2 p.m. Friday at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, 285 Main St., Hornell, where a funeral and committal service will be held following calling hours at 2 p.m. Friday, with the Rev. Thomas Gramley officiating. Interment will be in Rural Cemetery, Hornell.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in her memory to Christ Episcopal Church, PO Box 336, Hornell, NY 14843 (envelopes will be available at the funeral home) or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Ann lived her life as she wanted, with grace and humor up to the end. She was a major influence in my life and I am going to miss her.
Annie and I decided years ago that it was a good thing that we weren’t the same age, this world couldn’t have taken both of us at the same time….pave the way Ann, get ’em ready for me….we’ll be back to snickering by the fireplace one day!! Forgive me for not going outta my way to make it soon, but you know how it is….I loved you Ann, you were my friend, you were my confessor, you were my inspiration…..RIP my friend, you’ve earned the right.
Anne was a SPECIAL person….I will miss her as I also miss my uncle Vincent Mahany…they are once again together..May she rest in peace
Janice, I am in Florida now and just by chance checked the Tribune web page…and saw your moms obit. I am so sorry! I always enjoyed her company and visiting with her…always inquired about you…She was a great lady and I will miss her. I remember the Camp Fire meetings at your house when we were kids in North Hornell…and fondly remember her and your horses! With my sympathy, Deb Hoffman
just sending sympathy to the family
I am a second cousin of Anne’s. Growing up I remember the Hooker sisters and the Warner Brothers getting together for reunions. Sometimes at my Grandmother’s in Angelica, and one time at Loon Lake. I always thought the Hooker sisters were really nice ladies. I’m just sorry we lost touch over the years.
Visits with the Hoys will always be among my favorite childhood memories. My mother Betty would sit on the couch and talk with Anne, while Debbie and I would monkey swing or just play around the house. We had occasions to feed baby lambs, pet absolutely huge beef cattle and of course spoil any horses nearby. Bill Hoy had a laugh that would make anybody smile. He was a great friend to my father, Edward. So it would go with the two young families, and Anne always made us welcome. I never remember her but what she was grinning at me. She was indeed a very, very special lady. I know she will be missed.