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Diane Hoffman Obituary
Diane M. Hoffman, 70 of Northampton died on June 14, 2013 surrounded by her family, at Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown. The wife of Robert H. Mike Hoffman, Jr., they would have been married 49 years on September 26. Diane was born on February 15, 1943 in Allentown, daughter of the late Carson and Dorothy (Hilbert) Kressley. She was a secretary for the American Cancer Society for 18 years and later was church secretary at Emmanuel UCC for 8 years. Diane was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Allentown where she was chairman of the worship and music committee, member of church council, altar guild and sang in the choir. Survivors: Husband, Robert H. Mike Hoffman, Jr.; son, Michael R. Hoffman and his wife Kimberly of Whitehall; sister, Sharon Kuzma of Kuhnsville; brother, Scott Kressley of Alburtis; two grandchildren, Ashley and Christopher; great-grandson, Ryan Jacob. Predeceased by daughter, Christine Hoffman on August 12, 1987. Services: Funeral Service on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 11 a.m., in Grace Lutheran Church 729 St. John Street, Allentown. Viewing on Monday, 7 to 9 p.m., in the Sell-Herron Funeral Home, 1145 Lehigh Street, in Allentown; and on Tuesday, 10 to 11 a.m., in the Church. Burial to follow Highland Memorial Park in Allentown. Contributions: To the Church.
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for Diane Hoffman
Krista Volk
June 20, 2013
Dear Mr. Hoffman-I'm sorry for you. I will say a prayer for you.
June 18, 2013
Dear Bob, sorry for your loss,hope you find peace knowing that she is in peace with GOD, And God bless you and your family. Guys at Reeb Millwork
Sue Gardner
June 18, 2013
I knew Diane years ago when she worked for ACS. She was delightful, lovely to work with. I lost track for years. Her photo made me smile, because she always had that positive outlook and smile. Rest in peace. Sincere sympathy to the family.
Janet Szulga
June 17, 2013
Dear Bob & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss,Diane & I go back a long way together,school,confirmation,etc,you are in my prayers & know Diane is suffering no more,God Bless
Janet Szulga
Craig Hahn
June 17, 2013
Bob our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Deb and I are sorry for your loss.
June 17, 2013
Dear Bob and Hoffman Family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of Diane. She certainly was a dynamic woman. God Bless you and yours. I'm glad she is at peace.
Love,
Sue
June 16, 2013
Dear Bob, It was such a pleasure to work with and get to know Diane, She was always so dedicated and gave her very best 100% of the time. I know that she had a positive influence on so many lives. My prayers and Charlee's are with you. With gratitude for having known her. Pastor Hoff
Liz DeSantis
June 16, 2013
Prayers for you all and that Diane is at peace.
Jim & Maryann Paluch
June 16, 2013
Bob so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy. God be with you and your family. May she rest in peace.
Chubby and Pat, Shawn and Nik Arnold
June 15, 2013
Dear Bob,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Peace be with you and yours. God Bless.
Linda Wehr
June 15, 2013
Dear Bob, May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are in my thoughts and Prayers! Linda Wehr
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