John P. Hooning III

John P. Hooning, III, of Willow Street, PA passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, at the age of ninety-one. He was born May 2, 1935, in Chicago IL, the son of John P. Hooning, Jr., and Josephine (Houtsma) Hooning. John is survived by his wife Dorothy of Willow Street; his son, John E. Hooning (Fayanne) of Evergreen CO; his daughter Joanne M. Scovill (Brad) of Lititz, PA; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

John grew up in the south-side Chicago neighborhood of Roseland and graduated from the Morgan Park Military Academy in 1953. In 1957, he graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN, with a B.S. Degree in Finance. While at IU, he was a member of the Delta Chi Fraternity and served as a cadet in Army ROTC. He carried a love of IU athletics through the rest of his life and was thrilled when the Hoosiers won the national championship in football earlier this year.

Shortly after graduation, John married Dorothy Mae Hamilton of Hammond IN, the love of his life. They commemorated their 69th wedding anniversary on June 29.

Following marriage, he served two years as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army stationed at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, CO.

John spent most of his professional career in the railroad supply business, beginning with Pullman Standard in Chicago and San Mateo, CA. After transferring back to Chicago, he and Dorothy settled in Olympia Fields, where they raised their family. The family later relocated to Hollidaysburg, PA, where John completed his career at Berwind Railway. Following retirement, John and Dorothy moved to Willow Valley Communities to be closer to family.

John was a student of financial markets and an active investor. He and Dorothy travelled the world together with friends and enjoyed their trips to Atlantic City. John was an avid tennis player for much of his life and enjoyed golfing with friends. He was a member of the Williow Street United Church of Christ and was very involved with the Mylin Cemetery.

John enjoyed all aspects of his life, especially the many happy times spent with family that he loved so deeply. Prior to passing he shared, “I was dealt a good hand.”

John will be laid to rest privately at the convenience of the family, and a gathering to celebrate his life will be held at 11AM on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Willow Street United Church of Christ, 2723 Willow Street Pike North, Willow Street, PA 17584. A reception will follow at the Willow Valley Cultural Center. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in John’s name to the Mylin Cemetery at the Willow Street United Church of Christ at the address above.