Ernest “Ernie” C. Hover Jr., 64, of Claverack New York passed away on November 18, 2021 in Poughkeepsie, following a short illness, with his wife and daughter by his side. Ernie was born in Claverack to the late Ernest C. Hover Sr. and the late Helen M. Hover. He was predeceased by his sister Vanessa Slominski and is survived by his sisters Carol Miller of North Carolina and Marcia Vchulek of Pensacola, Florida. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 45 years, Theresa A. Hover, daughter Ashley M. Hover (Daniel Wiessner), granddaughter Destiny and son Ryan Hover of Danville, Kentucky (Kelsey Hover). Ernie was most proud of being “Pop Pop” to Destiny, who was the light of his life. He was an avid dog lover and enjoyed nothing more than watching his dogs Roscoe, Jackson and Toby play together. A private memorial ceremony will be held by his family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Columbia-Greene Humane Society, 111 Humane Society Road, Hudson New York 12534.
