Obituary of Lawrence R. Hoban

Lawrence R. Hoban, 96, of Aurora and formerly of Terra Alta died Friday January 24, 2020 at Windy Hill Village, Kingwood, WV. The son of the late James B. and Jenny Conley Hoban, he was born November 17, 1923 in Terra Alta. He served in the U.S. Army as an airplane electrical mechanic during WWII. He participated in the Preston County Honor Guard for many years preforming honors for many Preston County Veterans. He was a member of the VFW. He retired from Kelly Springfield Tire Company in Cumberland, WV. He is survived by one daughter and spouse, Sandra S. and Jerry L. Bolyard of Kingwood and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita L. Root Hoban in 2002; four brothers and three sisters. Family and friends will be received at the Arthur H. Wright Funeral Home, Terra Alta from 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 31, 2020 until the 1:00 p.m. time of service with Rev. Eric Beeman officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakland Cemetery, Oakland, MD. Military honors will be conducted by the Preston County Honor Guard. Condolences may be made at www.arthurwrightfuneralhome.com