Mark T. Hoke

Mark T. Hoke, 65, of East Stroudsburg passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday September 13, 2020. He was the second son of George R. and Mary E. Hoke. Mark loved the outdoors and since childhood loved hunting and fishing. In the last few years, he had become very interested in American Eagles and spent many hours photographing then in their natural habitats. Mark enjoyed working on cars and trucks and as a younger man built and raced stock cars on several area tracks. Mark worked for the Borough of East Stroudsburg for 31 years and at the time of his retirement he was the Maintenance Department Director. He is survived by his nieces Abby Dow (Brian) and Karrie Alley both of Ellsworth ME and nephew Greg (Barbara) Hoke of Syracuse NY., and 6 great nieces and nephews and sister in law Kathryn Hoke of Orland ME. and aunt Corliss Hoke of Stroudsburg and her daughters Darlene and Donya and their families. Also surviving are longtime girlfriend and companion Rose Crane of Burlington PA and her children Teresa Crane, Jamie (Regina) Crane, Billie (Rich) Fulmer and her grandchildren Ashley Fulmer and Ryan Fulmer. Mark also leaves behind best friend Dave Detrick and his wife Paula and his ex-wife Kathy Hoke who always remained a good friend. He was predeceased by his parents, brothers Dean and Otto, his uncle Don Hoke and aunt Janet Weber. There will be no services at this time. The Bensing -Thomas Funeral Home, 401 North 5th Street, Stroudsburg is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, gifts in Mark’s memory can be made to the National Eagle Foundation, 2957 Veterans Blvd., Pigeon Forge TN 37863