Abby Beth Hoge, age 15, of French Creek, WV died Wednesday, July 20, 2011. She was born March 13, 1996 in Buckhannon, WV, a daughter of Donald Wayne Hoge of Buckhannon and Kimberly Frances Howard of French Creek. In addition to her parents, she is survived by two brothers, Ronald Wesley Woody and Kylan Wayne Hoge both of Buckhannon; paternal grandmother, Sandy Hardman and husband Brian of Horner, WV; paternal grandfather, James Hoge and wife Toni of Moundsville, WV; paternal great-grandfather, Burl Hewitt of Buckhannon; maternal grandparents, Ed and Geraldine Howard of Buckhannon; two aunts, Edwina Howard-jack of Buckhannon and Debora Hoge McCall of Rainelle, WV; uncle, James Hoge and wife Marcy of Moundsville great aunt, Ann Howard Robinson of Buckhannon;; 1st cousins, Seth and Taylor Jack both of Buckhannon and Hyden and Ashton Hoge both of Moundsville and several friends. She was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandparents, Archibald Frances Howard, Floy DeBarr Howard and Pearl Emma Dilley and paternal great-grandmother, Ellen Hewitt. Abby was an Honor Student at B-u High School. She was a cheerleader at BUMS, a member of the US Gymnastics Assoc., and a member of the Jr. Olympic Team, an avid reader and gifted in Language and a joy to every life she touched. She was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Buckhannon, a Valedictorian of French Creek Elementary School, multiple recipient of the Young Writers Award and she was an Organ Donor. Friends will be received Monday, July 25, 2011 from 5-9 PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Buckhannon. Funeral service will be held 2 PM Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Bruce Macbeth officiating. Burial will follow in the Heavner Cemetery in Buckhannon. A reception will follow in the Banquet Hall of the Buckhannon Moose Lodge. Donations may be made to the Abby Beth Hoge Young Hero Scholarship Fund c/o First Presbyterian Church 13 South Locust Street, Buckhannon, WV 26201. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com Poling-st. Clair Funeral is in charge of the arrangements.
