William S. Hoover, 92 of Avon Lake passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Oak Hills Nursing Home in Lorain. He was born on August 1, 1919 in Oklahoma City, OK. He is survived by his children, Dennis (Karen) & Pamela Hoover; 2 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, , 6 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild; & his sister-in-law, Judy Milton. He is preceded in death by his wife Rose (nee Arnold); parents, William & Izella (nee Salisbury); & 3 sisters. Private services will be held.