James Hoover Brubaker

James Hoover Brubaker son of the late Claude Thomas Brubaker and Laura Ann Hoover entered

the arms of Jesus on Friday May 5 th . James was preceded in death by his cherished wife of 67

years Mary Anna Brubaker, daughter Susan Joy Brubaker and grandson Aaron Dan Fritz.

James lived the majority of his life on his beloved farm in East Earl, Pennsylvania before moving

to live with his daughter and family to Indian Trail, NC.

He was hardworking - worked a full-time job welding farm machinery at New Holland Ford

(Formerly Sperry New Holland) and farmed as well. James and his wife Mary Anna opened

up their home to countless individuals over the years and most social gatherings and

holidays happened at the farm. He was an accomplished stonemason and you can see his

handiwork all over the farmhouse and Brubaker Park. He enjoyed playing Classic Country

and Bluegrass music.

James was an active member of Martindale EC Church until it closed, serving on board,

chaperoning youth events, playing his guitar in church and serving wherever needed. He

attended Mt. Culmen EC Church and then Calvary Church after moving to NC.

James was an active member of the Garden Spot Lions Club and was awarded the Lions

Club Melvin Jones Award and Lion of the Year. He received special recognition along with

his wife Mary Anna from senator Mike Brubaker for their outstanding contributions to the

community, as well as an award from the Grassland FFA. He was also Guest of Honor at

Pathways School Heritage Day in 2021.

He is survived by daughters: Linda Hanlon - wife of John Hanlon, Holly Slegowski wife of

John Slegowski and Patti Lutz wife of the late Lamar Lutz; 7 grandchildren, 3 great

granddaughters, foster daughter Hoa Buu and her family of 4 children and grandchild.

In lieu of Flowers donations may be made to Pathways A Community Homeschool - Box

148 Terre Hill, PA, 17581 or Garden Spot Lions Club c/o Stuart McClauchlan 641 Sunflower

Street, New Holland, Pa. 17557

A celebration of life will be held on June 9 th 11:00 a.m. at Brubaker Park - Beaver Lodge

Pavillion. Brubaker Park is Located on Long Lane Just off Rt. 897 (Dry Tavern Road) in

Fivepointville, PA.