Obituary of David L. Hoyt

David Lee Hoyt of Stanhope, NJ passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Merry Heart Care Center in Succasunna, NJ surrounded by his loving family. He was 88 years old. David was born on July 27, 1937 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to the late Howard and the late Norma Zellers Hoyt. Mr. Hoyt proudly served his county in the United States Airforce from 1958 to 1962. He attended David & Elkins College in West Virginia where he met his beloved wife, Nancy. David graduated the Newark College of Engineering (now NJIT) with an associate's degree in civil engineering. He was employed by Houdialle Construction and then the Township of Morris before eventually retiring. David was a member, past president and past chairman of the Musconetcong Sewage Authority for 37 years. He was also a member and former trustee of the Stanhope Presbyterian Church. David enjoyed traveling, camping and playing cards but most importantly, he cherished his time with his loving family and many dear friends. One of his favorite activities was rooting for the Michigan Wolverines and Ohio State Buckeyes football teams with his granddaughters. David was a long-time resident of Stanhope, NJ and very involved in the Stanhope Community. He served as a member of the Stanhope Volunteer Fire Department for the past 63 years and also served as past chief and past secretary of the department in which he loved. David was also a longtime member of the Sussex County Fire Chief's Association and the NJ State Fireman's Relief Association. David is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Nancy (Drake), his devoted son, David Hoyt, Jr., his daughter-in-law, Francine and his cherished grandchildren; Elizabeth and Elena. Additional survivors include his sister, Jacqulyn Downing, his nephew, Phillip Kocher, his niece, Sandra Wheeler and many extended relatives and dear friends. He was pre-deceased by his brother-in-law, Donald Drake and his sister-in-law, Virginia Scudder. David's Life Celebration Services will include a Visitation on Wednesday September 10, 2025 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm at Leber-Lakeside Funeral Home, 150 Landing Road in Landing, NJ. There will be a Prayer Service offered on Thursday morning, September 11th at 11:00 am also at the Funeral Home. David will be laid to rest with military honors at Stanhope Union Cemetery in Mt. Olive Township, NJ immediately following the Prayer Service on Thursday morning. All services are entrusted to the Leber-Lakeside Funeral Home of Landing, NJ. For memorial donations please consider Stanhope Volunteer Fire Department or Stanhope Presbyterian Church.