James Nicholas Hock

On November 8, 2019, James Nicholas Hock, Sr., beloved husband of Barbara (nee Calvert); devoted father of Karen Springston, James N. Hock Jr. (Joanne), Kathy Willis (John), Bonnie Wohlfort (Philip), Diane Hock (Russell Shea), Barbara Solomon (Daniel) and Therese Workmeister (James); loving grandfather of 18 and great-grandfather of 11. He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Catherine Hock, three brothers and four sisters.

A long-time parishioner of St. Clare's Catholic Church in Essex, MD and St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Hickory, MD, Mr. Hock was a member of the Holy Name Society. For more than 40 years, he worked at The Bethlehem Steel Company.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding/Poppy's Paddock, (ctrchanginglives.org), Scott Willis Legacy Foundation/Poppy's Place (scottslegacy.com/poppys-place) and St. Clare's Outreach (www.saintclare.moonfruit.com).