Charles F. Hoisington

Charles F. Hoisington, 92, of Franklinville died November 29, 2020 at the New York State Veterans' Home in Batavia. Chuck was born in 1928 in Olean, NY to Gilbert and Charlotte Gron Hoisington. He was a graduate of Fredonia High School and moved to Jamestown as a young man to begin a 27 year career at Hope's Windows. He also operated Jamestown Office Cleaning before leaving western New York to make his home in South Carolina for many years. During his time in Jamestown he was active in supporting local sports programs through the Matthews & Miller Athletic Club and was among those who helped bring Babe Ruth Baseball tournament play to the community in the 1970's. He is survived by a son, Doug (Michelle McIntyre) Hoisington and daughter Dawn (Michael) Bennink, along with two step-daughters, Sandy Hitchcock DeBartolo, his caretaker with whom he made his home, and Laura (Larry) Hitchcock Adkins, two step-sons, Clarence (Jeanne) Riordan Jr. and Joshua (Deanna) Riordan, numerous grandchildren and step-grandchildren, and a sister, Gwendolyn Thomas. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Ellen Hoisington, brothers William Hoisington and Gilbert Hoisington, Jr., and a son John Hoisington. Visitation will not be observed. Interment will be in Mt. Prospect Cemetery in Franklinville.