Terry William Hoenstine

Terry William Hoenstine, 69, of Imler, went home with the Lord on Good Friday, April 3, 2026, at his home. He was born on February 19, 1957, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Arthur and Nancy (Weyandt) Hoenstine. He married Beth Ann Miller on October 14, 1978, in East Freedom. 

Survived by his wife, Beth, daughters Erin Kyle and fiancée Zack, and Kendra Michele. Grandchildren Kenley, Presley, Brooklyn, Jackson, and Charlie Jo, sisters Cathy Helsley (Galen) and Debbie Jacobs (Kevin) and a brother Michael Hoenstine (Penny).

He was proceeded in death by his brother in law, Kyle Miller, and a niece, Amanda.

Terry was a 1975 graduate of Claysburg Kimmel High School. He retired as a Game Lands Maintenance Supervisor from the Pennsylvania Game Commission in 2015. He also served as a Deputy Game Warden, where he made lifelong friendships with John Corle and Tom Lewis. He also worked at various gun shops in the area, lastly being at Long’s Outpost. He currently worked part time at Zeigler Chevrolet.

Terry was a proud member of the Claysburg Bible Church, whom he considered to be his extended family. He also served as a board member at the Altoona Rescue Mission. He was an avid Pirates and Steelers fan and enjoyed NASCAR, firearms, hunting, and fishing with his buddy, Bob Dick. His greatest joy, and most importantly, was spending time with his family, grandkids, and friends.

Family and friends will be received from 10 A.M. until the Noon memorial service, on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the Claysburg Bible Church, 11751 William Penn Road, Imler, PA 16655, with Pastor Keith Showalter officiating. Private interment will be at Greenfield Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Altoona Rescue Mission, 2809 7th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602.

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