Richard E. “Rich” Hockenberry, 79, of Port Royal, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, at Northern Dauphin Nursing and Rehab, Millersburg.

      Born April 29, 1947 in Mifflintown, he was a son of the late Glenn C. and Eva M. (Ziler) Hockenberry.

     He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during Viet Nam.

     He drove truck and his last job was as a fork lift operator for New Holland.

     He was a former member of the VFW in Mifflintown and Lewistown.

     Rich enjoyed fishing and hunting.

     He is survived by five sons, Richard E. Hockenberry, Jr., Michael Ritter, Scott Hockenberry, Michael Hockenberry, and Christopher Hockenberry. Also surviving are grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

     He was preceded in death by one brother, Glenn “Joe” Hockenberry, one sister, Nancy Leister, and an infant sister, Judith Ann Hockenberry.

     His memorial service and interment will be private at East Waterford Cemetery where the Juniata County Veterans Council will provide full military honors.

     Guss Funeral Home, Inc., 20 S. Third St., Mifflintown, is assisting the family.

     Condolences may be left at www.gussfh.com.