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Shirley Hoffman Obituary

Shirley J. (Erb) Hoffman, 84, of North Coventry, wife of the late Richard D. Hoffman, passed away Friday April 13, 2018 at the Phoenixville Hospital.
Born in Colebrookdale Township, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Erb and Mabel Hess.
Shirley enjoyed vacationing at her home in Stone Harbor, NJ. Young at heart, she enjoyed dancing, going out to dinner and spending time with her grandchildren. Shirley put a smile on everyone's face and brightened the lives of those around her. 
Surviving is one son, Kevin L. Hoffman companion of Sharon M. Tolton; two grandsons, Kirby and Tyler Hoffman; and three sisters, Carol Crenshaw, Nancy Smith, and Barbara Farina.
Along with her husband and parents, Shirley was predeceased by her daughter, Sherry L. Hoffman, her sister Gloria Burkholder of Dushore, PA, and her companion Harry "Pete" Donovan.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday April 18, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 711 N. Franklin St., Pottstown. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Pottstown. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 9:00-10:45 a.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Shirley's memory to the Stone Harbor Fire Department, 175 96th St., Stone Harbor, NJ 08247.
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Published by The Mercury from Apr. 14 to Apr. 15, 2018.
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