Viola M. Shoemaker DeWald, 91, of Danville, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, and now is at peace with her Lord and Savior.

She was born Dec. 24, 1927, in Rush Township, a daughter of the late William H. Sr. and Rebecca (Persing) Hinkle. She was married to Paul T. Shoemaker who preceded her in death.

Viola attended and graduated from the one-room school, East River School in Rush Township.

She was a member of the Pine Street Lutheran Church, Danville, where she served as a volunteer in many church activities, assisting with the Jubilee Kitchen and various bazaars. She was also a member of the Women of ELCA.

Viola was an excellent cook and baker. Family and friends looked forward to her trays of Christmas cookies and famous coconut cake. She enjoyed spending time with her family and relatives and helping by lending a hand wherever she was needed. She will be missed by all.

Viola is survived by three daughers and sons-in-law, Connie and Ned Andres, Rose and Robert Ernest, and Mary and Brad Freeze, all of Danville; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Paul T. Shoemaker Jr. of Winfield, and Frank and Barb Shoemaker of Danville; four grandchildren and their spouses, Jennifer and Gary Brent of Danville, Grier and Ami Boedker of Bloomsburg, Nick and Katie Shoemaker of Selinsgrove, and Nina Shoemaker of Danville; three great-grandchildren, Zachary and Ashley Brent of Danville and Ethan Boedker of Bloomsburg; numerous stepgrandchildren, stepgreat-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; one brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Audress of Riverside; sister-in-law and close friend, Irene Hinkle of Danville; and daughter-in-law, Robin Shoemaker Barnett of Tennessee.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Dale and David "Mike" Shoemaker; one sister, Sarah Bickhart; and four brothers, Robert, Charles, Howard and William Hinkle.

At the Viola's request, there will be no viewing. A graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Danville.

Contributions may be sent in Viola's memory to Pine Street Lutheran Church, 407 Pine St., Danville, PA 17821.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Roat-Kriner Funeral Home, 1133 Bloom Road, Danville.

Condolence messages and photographs may be posted at www.krinerfuneralhomes.com