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Paul Hoffnagle Obituary

Paul W. Hoffnagle
September 27, 1964 - August 2, 2017
Hanover
Paul William Hoffnagle, 52, entered God's eternal care, Wednesday, August 2, 2017.
Born September 27, 1964 in York, he was the son of the late Gerald and Rita (Dietrich) Hoffnagle. He was the loving husband of Benae M. (Fry) Hoffnagle, with whom he shared twenty-three and a half years of marriage.
In addition to his loving wife, Benae, Paul is survived by his children, Emma J. Hoffnagle and Luke W. Hoffnagle; his brothers, Gerald Hoffnagle and David Hoffnagle. He was preceded in death by a brother, Timothy Hoffnagle.
Paul was a loving father, husband, brother, friend, and mentor to all that were blessed by his love and guiding hand. Paul was passionate about life, his family, his friends, Commonwealth Fire Protection, the outdoors, and teaching young people and his dogs to embrace those same passions. He is going to be remembered for his wit, generosity, and energy before 5 a.m., but not after 7 p.m.
Paul was a 1982 graduate of Central York High School, and a 1985 graduate of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. He was self-employed as the co-owner of Commonwealth Fire Protection. In addition, Paul was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Spring Grove. He belonged to AFSA, ABC, Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, Pheasants Forever, Delaware Water Fowlers, HBC, NCBBA, Ducks Unlimited, NRA, Rocky Mountain Elk Assoc., the Straban & Mt. Pleasant Hunting Lodge, and Trout Unlimited.
A Funeral service to celebrate and remember Paul's life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 219 South Beaver Street, York, with Father Carroll and Rev. Carol Bowman officiating. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens, York. A visitation will be held from 6 - 8 p.m, Monday, August 7, 2017, at Kenworthy Funeral Home, Inc., 269 Frederick St., Hanover.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Paul's memory may be made to the Stephen E. Scott Scholarship Fund or to the John Romero Family Memorial, and can be sent to: c/o Commonwealth Fire Protection, 2749 Creek Hill Road, Leola, PA 17540.
The Kenworthy Funeral Home, Inc., 269 Frederick Street, Hanover, has been entrusted by the family with the funeral arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at
www.kenworthyfh.com

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Published by Evening Sun on Aug. 6, 2017.

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Steve zwally

July 31, 2023

Can´t believe it´s been that long. Still missing you Paul.

Steve Zwally

July 31, 2021

You will forever be missed Paul.
Still "living the dream"

Randy Gayman

July 31, 2020

We all miss you buddy

Barb and Dale Garber

August 24, 2017

Condolences to Benae and her children so sad to hear this.

Karen Birch

August 8, 2017

I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the Hoffnagle family. I never knew Paul but his brother, David, talked about him fondly. I know David from Motorola days and he deer hunts on my property in Pike County, IL.

Melissa Hoffman

August 7, 2017

Shocked and deeply saddened by this news. Thoughts and prayers to Benae and the family and many friends of Paul.
Much love
Melissa Hoffman

Alan & Helen Poore

August 7, 2017

Dear Benae, Emma and Luke
Sending you much love and strength from Pauls Eastern Shore family. He will be greatly missed, but always remembered.
Alan & Helen

Bonnie Hamme

August 7, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss Benae. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

August 7, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Doug, Rhonda, & Nathan Keller

Steve Weaver

August 7, 2017

I worked with Paul for about 10 years in the late 80's to 90's. He taught me the rules of our trade in that phase of his life. He was a respected mentor and friend. I know his passion for family and hunting were what made him tick. I offer my deepest sympathies to his wonderful wife and 2 children. He will be missed, but never forgotten.

Beane, Emma, Luke and the entire family, Love Ira and Fran (Snyder Anderson) Shoff

Fran & Ira Shoff

August 7, 2017

Steve Zwally

August 7, 2017

Another great & wonderful person gone way to soon. I had the privilege to work for Paul & Dan at Commonweath for a few years. You could not ask for a better boss & friend. He loved PSU even more than I did. My deepest sympathies go out to his family. Living the dream.....thanks for the great memories Paul....we will all miss you

THOMAS HEMLER

August 7, 2017

Please accept our deepest condolences.
Gone too soon.
Tom Hemler and family

bob bowers

August 7, 2017

So sorry to hear of the news about Paul. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of need. God bless you and your family.
Bob and Gloria Bowers

Kevin Hayward

August 6, 2017

I met Paul twice through some business meetings. I didn't know him well but he seemed like a great business owner and great family man. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

Memories are Forever!

Missy Gayman - Anzelone

August 6, 2017

My heart breaks to think my dear friend left us much to early on our earth to go to our heavenly earth! Knowing he was Greeted by my parents and his parents and his brother! Knowing we will all be together again, allows me to shut my eyes tonight!
We grew up together, lived across street from each other , vacationed together! My first 18 yrs of my life we were inseparable!
My heart breaks for your wife, kids family u left behind but please know your husband and your father was a one of a kind person! His smile his personality was something anyone knew him could ever forget! May you know I can't begin to feel your pain but know he was loved by so many! He made our neighborhood crew lots of fun and Eastland Ave never been the same since we left!
May u Rest In Peace my dear friend! Love, Missy
( HBC and Squirrels)

The Fenton Family

August 6, 2017

Our sincere sympathy to your entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

Randy Gayman

August 6, 2017

Paul, along with the rest of his family, was a wonderful person and friend. He will be truly missed by everyone. Until we meet again, my friend
Randy Gayman

I will miss you my friend and you'll never be forgotten.

Nick DiFerdinando

August 5, 2017

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