Hoag, Ernest J.

Ernest J. Hoag

October 13, 1945 – January 3, 2020 

Ernest J. Hoag Jr., “Butch”, of Warren, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020, at his daughter’s residence. Ernie was born on Friday, October 13, 1945, to the late Ernest J. Sr. and Arlene Genevieve (Swanson) Hoag. He was a lifelong resident of Warren County and a sixth generation Warrenite. Ernie grew up on the east side of Warren and graduated from Warren Area High School in 1964. He enjoyed hunting (wild game and rattlesnakes), fishing, and trapping. He served as a Corporal specializing in Artillery in the United States Marine Corps. He fought in Da Nang, Hue, Phu Bai, Chu Lai, and Khe Sanh.

He battled the effects of Agent Orange courageously for the past 10 years while keeping a positive attitude throughout his struggles. He loved his hometown, Warren, and said there was no other place he’d rather be. Butch is survived by his two daughters, Shelley (Shawn) Arford, of Pittsburgh, PA and Lisa (Mike) Card, of Starbrick, PA; his four grandchildren, Michael and Ella Card and Josh and Jake Arford; his companion Sonja Crothers; his nephews, Ron Peel, Steven Hoag; and his nieces, Cheryl (Richard) Chapel, who helped with his care and Karen Simmons. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Charlie Hoag, Frederick “Ted” Hoag, and Clifford Hoag; his sister-in-law, Pat Hoag; several aunts and uncles; and many friends.