Howard W. Hoffman, 81, of Lattimer and formerly of McAdoo, passed away Thursday in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton.
Born in Fern Glen, he was the son of the late Oscar and Caroline (Van Worth) Hoffman.
Howard was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Prior to retiring, he was employed at City Shirt Factory, Frackville.
Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, were his wife, Jane (Festa) Hoffman; brothers, Richard, Gerald and Donald Hoffman; and sisters, Alberta Belusko, June Merson, Myrtle Pelchaz and Carol Hoffman; and stepson-in-law, Steven Pollack.
Surviving are his stepchildren, Nancy DeBlasi and husband, Neil, Lattimer; James Wilkinson and wife, Lea, Haddock; Jane Sholtis and companion, Robert Garzio, McAdoo; and Kathy Pollack, McAdoo; 15 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be held Wednesday. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Monsignor William Baker will be the celebrant.
Interment will follow in St. Kunegunda's Roman Catholic Cemetery, McAdoo.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Helping Hands Society, 301 Rocky Road, Hazleton, PA 18201.
Damiano Funeral Home Inc., McAdoo, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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