Forrest S. "Forry" Hoffman, 77, of Mifflinburg entered into rest at 10:25 PM on Friday, June 1, 2012 at Geisinger Medical Center.
He was born on August 20, 1934 in Hartleton, the son of the late Maynard E. and Mildred E. (Eberhart) Hoffman. On September 25, 1953, at the Dreisbach United Church in Christ he married Mary Ellen Erdley, who survives.
Forry was a graduate of Mifflinburg High School class of 1952.
He was a member of the Dreisbach United Church of Christ, Lewisburg.
Forry was a co-owner of the Ben Franklin Store, Mifflinburg, for 18 years retiring in 1988. In 1960, Forry began assisting at the George E. Carr Funeral Home, Mifflinburg later becoming the James L. Schwartz Home for Funerals, and currently the Dominick T. Adamo Funeral Home, where he still assisted with funerals. He also was working part-time at Hoover's Bernina Sewing Center, Mifflinburg in the service department, where he enjoyed spending time with the Hoover family.
He was a former member and served as president of the Mifflinburg Hose Company #1, former member of the Free and Accepted Masons, Lodge #370, Mifflinburg, and former member and president of the Sunbury Shrine Club. He also served as an American Red Cross Volunteer.
Forry was a Mr. Fix-it; he enjoyed putting puzzles together, spending summers at Cape May, NJ, attending picnics, and spending time with family.
Surviving in addition to his wife are five daughters and sons-in-law; Debra L. and William Dressler of Mifflinburg, Cathy L. and Seth G. Neuhauser of Mifflinburg, Brenda L. and Harry E. Hubbert of Mifflinburg, Sharyn M. and Samuel Zimmerman of Ringgold, VA, Sheryl A. and Mark Fetter of Mifflinburg, seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, one brother and sister-in-law; Roger K. and Donna Hoffman of Selinsgrove, one sister and brother-in-law; Eleanor R. and Donald Hoy of Mifflinburg.
Family and friends are invited to the viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the Dominick T. Adamo Funeral Home 247 Chestnut Street, Mifflinburg, where the funeral will be held at 11, with the Rev. Michael C. Romig, officiating.
Interment will be in the Hartleton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Forry's memory may be sent to the donor's favorite charity.
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He was born on August 20, 1934 in Hartleton, the son of the late Maynard E. and Mildred E. (Eberhart) Hoffman. On September 25, 1953, at the Dreisbach United Church in Christ he married Mary Ellen Erdley, who survives.
Forry was a graduate of Mifflinburg High School class of 1952.
He was a member of the Dreisbach United Church of Christ, Lewisburg.
Forry was a co-owner of the Ben Franklin Store, Mifflinburg, for 18 years retiring in 1988. In 1960, Forry began assisting at the George E. Carr Funeral Home, Mifflinburg later becoming the James L. Schwartz Home for Funerals, and currently the Dominick T. Adamo Funeral Home, where he still assisted with funerals. He also was working part-time at Hoover's Bernina Sewing Center, Mifflinburg in the service department, where he enjoyed spending time with the Hoover family.
He was a former member and served as president of the Mifflinburg Hose Company #1, former member of the Free and Accepted Masons, Lodge #370, Mifflinburg, and former member and president of the Sunbury Shrine Club. He also served as an American Red Cross Volunteer.
Forry was a Mr. Fix-it; he enjoyed putting puzzles together, spending summers at Cape May, NJ, attending picnics, and spending time with family.
Surviving in addition to his wife are five daughters and sons-in-law; Debra L. and William Dressler of Mifflinburg, Cathy L. and Seth G. Neuhauser of Mifflinburg, Brenda L. and Harry E. Hubbert of Mifflinburg, Sharyn M. and Samuel Zimmerman of Ringgold, VA, Sheryl A. and Mark Fetter of Mifflinburg, seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, one brother and sister-in-law; Roger K. and Donna Hoffman of Selinsgrove, one sister and brother-in-law; Eleanor R. and Donald Hoy of Mifflinburg.
Family and friends are invited to the viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the Dominick T. Adamo Funeral Home 247 Chestnut Street, Mifflinburg, where the funeral will be held at 11, with the Rev. Michael C. Romig, officiating.
Interment will be in the Hartleton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Forry's memory may be sent to the donor's favorite charity.