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Timothy Hoffower Obituary

SMETHPORT -Timothy Paul Hoffower, 64, formerly of Emporium and Smethport, passed away Monday (Feb. 1, 2021) in the Lecom Nursing & Rehab Center of Erie, where he most recently resided.
He was born Sept. 15, 1956 in St. Marys, a son of Rodney E. and Mildred Brothers Hoffower.
Mr. Hoffower was a 1974 graduate of Cameron County High School.
Mr. Hoffower was employed as a newspaper carrier for The Bradford Era for over 30 years. He enjoyed his landscaping business in the summer months.
He enjoyed hunting, the outdoors, his children, grandchildren, his dogs, cruising the back roads of the area listening to country music, playing his guitar, grilling outside, and acting like a "goof-ball" making people laugh.
In addition to his mother, Mid Hoffower of Emporium, he is survived by one daughter, Nikki (Kevin) Shunk of Smethport; one son, Sam Hoffower of Wellsboro; two grandchildren, Willow Hoffower and Duke Shunk; one sister, Shirley Bierly in Kentucky; one brother, Tom Hoffower in Florida; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by is father, Rodney Hoffower, and one brother, Rod Hoffower.
There will be no visitation or services at this time. A graveside service will be held at the convenience of immediate family.
Memorials may be made to the McKean County SPCA, 80 Glenwood Ave., Bradford, PA 16701. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc., Smethport.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Bradford Era from Feb. 2 to Feb. 9, 2021.

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