James S. Hoffman

James S. Hoffman obituary

James S. Hoffman

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400 N. Front St., Milton, PA 17847

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James Hoffman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shaw Funeral Home, Inc. - Milton on Aug. 23, 2025.

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James S. Hoffman 84, of Pennsylvania Ave., Watsontown passed away on August 22, 2025 ay Brookdale Grayson View in Selinsgrove. Born in Lewisburg on August 20, 1941 he was the daughter of the late Robert T. and Sarah E. (Guinter) Hoffman. He was married on January 3, 1970 to the former Sylvia Young who preceded him in death on October 22, 2014.

James graduated from Milton High School in 1961, and he worked at ConAgra. He enjoyed bowling at Lewisburg Lanes. James was a long-time little league umpire in Watsontown. He was a fan of girls' softball and followed the team that won the world series. He was a huge fan of Penn State and the Eagles.

He is survived by two sisters, Barbara Day and husband, Dean of Danville, and Patricia Snelsire of Georgia; and many nieces and nephews.

James was also preceded in death by two brothers, Gary Hoffman, and Robert Hoffman.

Friends and relatives will be received from 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday August 26 at the Shaw Funeral Home, 400 N, Front St., Milton where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Green Lawn Memorial Park, Montgomery.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

26

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Shaw Funeral Home, Inc.

400 N. Front St., Milton, PA 17847

Send Flowers

Aug

26

Service

11:00 a.m.

Shaw Funeral Home, Inc.

400 N. Front St., Milton, PA 17847

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.