Frank E. Hook Sr., 55 of Malta, died on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013 at 8:55 P.M. at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 17, 1957 in Chesterhill to the late Frank A. and Glenna Love Hook. He was a retired operator from Malta Manufacturing in Malta. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years Janet Arick Hook of Malta, 1 son, Frank Hook Jr. of McConnelsville, 1 daughter, Alicia Gilliland of Malta, 2 sisters, Alberta Woodyard of Chesterhill and Debbie Haynes of New Lexington and 6 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 sons and 1 daughter. Services will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the Malta Bible Church in Malta with Pastor Mike Wells officiating. Burial will follow in the McConnelsville Cemetery. Friends may call on the family on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013 from 5-8 P.M. at the Matheney Funeral Home in McConnelsville. To send a note of condolence to the family go to www.matheneyfh.com.