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Tracy Y. Hoover 1963-2026

Tracy Y. Hoover, 62, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital in Harrisburg, PA, surrounded by her family.

Tracy Y. Hoover
Tracy Y. Hoover

Tracy was born on September 26, 1963, in McConnellsburg, PA, the daughter of the late Gene and Wanda Albert Kerlin.

Tracy married Jason Hoover on September 26, 1997, in McConnellsburg, PA.

Tracy was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to travel and spend time at the beach. She also enjoyed spending her free time crafting and with her dog, Rocky.

Tracy is survived by her husband, Jason Hoover of McConnellsburg, PA, two children, Tiea (wife of Josh) Sharer of McConnellsburg, PA and Brandon Yaukey of Orlando, FL, and one grandson, Camden Sharer. Tracy is also survived by two sisters, Gina Waite of McConnellsburg, PA and Dodie Carbaugh of McConnellsburg, PA.

Tracy is preceded in death by her parents Gene and Wanda Kerlin and her grandparents. 

A time of visitation will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Kelso – Cornelius Funeral Home, 322 North Second Street McConnellsburg, PA 17233 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m.

Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.

The family has entrusted Tracy’s care to Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home in McConnellsburg, PA.

Online condolences can be made at the funeral home’s website.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Tracy, please visit the floral store.


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