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Paul DeHoff Obituary
Paul H. DeHoff, Jr., 76, of Charlotte, NC and formerly of Dallastown and Lewisburg, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2010 at his residence in Mint Hill, NC. He was the husband of Bernice Paley DeHoff with who he celebrated 53 years of marriage.
He was born March 12, 1934 in York Township, the son of the late Paul H., Sr. and Grace Inners DeHoff.
Mr. DeHoff was a graduate of Dallastown High School class of 1952, and earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degree in Engineering Science at Penn State University and his Doctorate in Engineering Science at Purdue University in 1964. He was a professor of Mechanical Engineering at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA until 1978, and then at the University of North Carolina Charlotte until his retirement in 2000. He was the author of several engineering publications during his career. His hobbies included racquetball, golf and reading.
In addition to his wife, Mr. DeHoff is survived by one son, Brad DeHoff and his wife Dee of Longmont, CO, one grandson Jeremy, two brothers, Robert E. DeHoff of Mt. Joy, PA, Jeffrey L. DeHoff of Sarasota, FL, and three sisters, Dolores D. Harris of Charleston, SC, Patricia G. Holtzapple of Prospect, KY, and Ruth Ann DeHoff of Allentown, PA.
A service to celebrate Mr. DeHoff's life will be 10:30 AM, Thursday, June 24, 2010, at the Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home, Inc., 104 West Main St., Dallastown, with Rev. Russell Clark officiating. Burial will be in Red Lion Cemetery. Mr. DeHoff's family will receive friends Thursday 10:00 TO 10:30 am Thursday at the funeral home.
Mr. DeHoff's family has suggested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions in his name may be made to Presbyterian Hospice and Palliative Care, P.O. Box 33549, Charlotte, NC 28233-3549.
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Jy Wu
June 30, 2010
Paul was indeed one of the few colleagues at UNCC who was always willing to share his thoughts on my comments. In some cases, he guided me through his humor and professionalism. My sincere condolences to the Paul's family. I truly believe GOD will take care of you in HIS place.
Jerry Kern
June 28, 2010
Paul and I were classmates 1952, Dallastown HS.Paul was well liked. He was my fullback and opposite number on the basketball team. He held,(and still might hold), the York Co. records in the discus and shotput. At six ft.+ and 185#,all muscle, he was the envy of us jocks. We parted ways, I went to PSU and Paul took his first two years at York JC. When he transferred to PSU for his final two years, that's when I found out that his mind was even more powerful than his body! I have not seen Paul for many years but what I read here comes as no surprise, always the nice guy, fun to be with, a gentleman, but when I think of Paul I will remember the finest athlete DHS ever had, my go to guy when we had to have that first down, that guy that could go up and bring down a rebound in a crowd of giants and a guy that could throw a shot or discus farther than I could carry them! God bless you Paul, there must be a million jobs in heaven you can handle! Jerry Kern
Rick Lejk
June 28, 2010
Paul was one of the most unique individuals I've had the pleasure to know and work with. However, I believe I will always remember his sense of humor and professional manner: a getlemean and scholar at all times and in all ways. Bernice and Brad, my depest sympathy to you and the rst of teh family.
Cheng Liu
June 25, 2010
Paul was an outstanding engineer, educator and a fine gentleman. We will miss him. Our thoughts are with you.
Jack Evett
June 25, 2010
Having read the previous ten entries, I have trouble finding anything "new" to say. Paul was indeed the consummate engineering educator and administrator, in which capacity I was privileged to have him as a colleague at UNCC for many years. But it was "Paul the man" that I admired most about him. He was a true gentleman and, as others have noted, he had such a wonderful wit/sense of humor. It was an honor to have him as a friend; I will miss him very much. My condolences to Bernice; thanks for sharing him with us.
Ted Jarrell
June 25, 2010
To the DeHoff Family,
I offer you my deepest sympathy with Dr. DeHoff's passing. As one of my primary professors while in graduate school at UNC Charlotte, he always challenged us as students. His technical excellence gave us all something to aspire to, and his understated humor and wit were always present--usually with extra morsels for those who were paying the closest attention.
Robin Coger
June 24, 2010
Dear DeHoff Family,
Please accept my condolences. Paul will be sincerely missed. I’ll miss his intelligence, his perspectives, and certainly his special brand of humor. Thank you for sharing him with our department (Mechanical Engineering and Engineering & Science) for so many years. As you know Paul helped shaped who our department is today – and his legacy will continue to live on in all the people (faculty, staff, and students) of UNC Charlotte that he influenced.
June 24, 2010
Dear Bernice,
I'm so saddened to learn of Paul's death.I always considered him a good friend and and an accomplished classmate both at DHS and PSU.I am truly sorry for your loss.Faith(Rojahn)
Grim.Leesburg,FL.
Dan Rowe
June 24, 2010
I will miss Paul's ability to see the witty side of the mundane. As a result he normally brightened the day.
Dan Rowe
June 24, 2010
Bernice,
I was greatly saddend to hear of Paul's passing. He was a great asset to UNC Charlotte and to his colleagues. I have often benefited from his wisdom and
humor. I will miss him.
Ed Munday
June 24, 2010
"Dr. DeHoff" was my department chair and professor when I was a mechanical engineering student at UNC Charlotte. I will always remember him for challenging and supporting me. His legacy lives on in the thousands of students who graduated under his leadership. I hope that I am giving back in the same way. Patty Tolley (Associate Professor and Assistant Dean, Lee College of Engineering, UNC Charlotte)
bob snyder
June 23, 2010
Paul was one of the very few "good men". I was fortunate to have him as a colleague and privileged call him my friend. We will all miss him.
bob snyder
June 22, 2010
Bernice, I was greatly saddened to learn of Paul's passing. He was a joy to be around and I always enjoyed bantering with him. We could always look forward to something witty and unexpected from him. I feel fortunate to have known and worked with him for so many years. You and Brad are in my thoughts and prayers. Penny Bovender
June 21, 2010
Bernice - please know that Paul held a special place in my heart.. I loved working with him and felt like I could call him friend. My prayers and thoughts are with you and the family.. Dot McClintock
David Bayer
June 21, 2010
My heart aches at the passing of Paul ... while I knew it might happen, didn't make it any easier. I so totally enjoyed our friendship while at UNCC ... but even more after retirement playing GOLF with Paul ... he, and his sense of humor ... and his friendship will be sorely missed. He was a true professional ... was always available to mentor his associates and offer his advice. My sincere condolences to Bernice and Brad ... as well as the rest of the DeHoff family.
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