James Hoffman Obituary

James "Jim" E. Hoffman

BUTLER: "There are no strangers here; only friends you haven't met yet." This statement was the way Jim Hoffman lived his life. He truly enjoyed the laughter of everyone around him, doing anything to lift the spirit of others. Jim was a very compassionate loving husband and father, who always made his family the center of his world.

James "Jim" E. Hoffman passed away Friday morning, April 17, 2015 in Ohio Health Medcentral Hospital surrounded by his family. He was 70 years old.

He was born October 28, 1944 at home in Pomeroy, Ohio to parents Earl and Alberta (Caruthers) Hoffman. After he graduated from Bellville High School with the class of 1962, he married his high school sweet heart and love of his life, Joyce Pusey. They spent 52 wonderful years together. Jim and Joyce were married in the church they still attend to this day, Bellville Presbyterian Church.

In 1964 Jim started working for the Tappan Company and was promoted to manager of the Tappan print shop in 1987. He then went on to retire after 46 years in 2010.

In his spare time, he took pleasure in hunting, fishing, and truly appreciated being outdoors or in the woods. Every winter Jim would cut wood for families that needed it to heat their homes at no cost. Jim also valued the crisp writing of a new pen; he enjoyed collecting them in all sorts of fashions. But above all, Jim cherished his family and worked extremely hard to provide for them.

He is survived by his loving wife Joyce Hoffman of Butler; sons Rob Hoffman and Chris (Jake) Hoffman; grandsons Colton, Griffin, Chris Jr., and Vlad Hoffman; mother Alberta Hoffman; brother Dick (Sharon) Hoffman; sister Rosie (Dave) Craven; nieces and nephews Terrance Butler, Jamie (Mark) Pellegrino, Jeff Robinson, Rich (Helynn) Hoffman, Tracey Sheriff, Kurt (Donelda) Hoffman, and numerous great nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his father Earl Hoffman, sister Patricia Hoffman, and niece Kim Butler.

His family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2015 in the Bellville Snyder Funeral Home, 81 Mill Road. A funeral service honoring his life will be held at the Bellville Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2015 with The Rev. Karin Wright officiating. A private burial will follow.

Contributions in his memory to Bellville Presbyterian Church may be made at the funeral home.

Snyder Funeral Homes is honored to serve Jim's family and encourage you to share a fond memory or message of condolence to them at SnyderFuneralHomes.com

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

Published by News Journal on Apr. 19, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for James Hoffman

13 Entries

April 29, 2015

we are so sorry to hear about Jim's passing . Our prayer and thoughts are with the family. Mel and Marilyn Taylor

April 22, 2015

So sorry to hear of Jims passing. He was a very fun guy. He would come around to our packing tables at Sun Printing and tell jokes and get us to laughing all the time. He was a wonderful person to work for. Prayers are with the family

Terry and Brenda Miller

April 20, 2015

So sorry for your loss
May God be with you

Marissa Hoeflich

April 20, 2015

I will always remember the orange candies Jim would give at church! Prayers for all of Jim's family and friends.

Care Companions

April 20, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Anne & Joel Brokaw

April 20, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hoffman Family.

Paige Essick

April 20, 2015

I remember being a little girl and going to work with my mom (wendy) at sun printing she would always take me into Jim's office and id talk to him for a while ! He had the best sense of humor. I pray that Jim's family finds comfort in knowing thathe is forever with Jesus no more pain and suffering . God bless you all.

Candy Beveridge

April 20, 2015

Joyce, Rob, Chris & Family, I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing he was such a fun and happy man, we had such fun as neighbors in the trailer park and loved hearing his laugh. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Candy & John Beveridge & Family.

Angela Armand

April 19, 2015

Keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers. Jim was my boss at Sun Printing for almost 10 years, many fond memories of him he was a very loving and caring man. May God be with you and bring you comfort and peace in your loss

April 19, 2015

great person u will be missed prayers to the family

April 19, 2015

Rosie and family, my deepest sympathy. I dealt with Jim when he was at Tappan and he was always a fine and respectable person.

Yvonne Elliott

April 19, 2015

So very sorry to hear of Jims passing..I worked for Jim @ Sun Printing & what a "wonderful" person he was..May God comfort you during this difficult time.

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