Ray C. Meyerhoffer
Ray C. Meyerhoffer
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Ray C. Meyerhoffer, 86, of Elizabethtown passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Born in Elizabethtown, he was the son of the late Albert and Martha (McCorkel) Meyerhoffer. He was the loving husband of 66 years to Geraldine S. (Olweiler) Meyerhoffer.
Ray retired from M&M Mars at age 56. He eventually started his own company, Meyerhoffer Boiler.
In addition to his wife, Ray is survived by his two grandchildren, Benjamin and Wyatt; five great grandchildren, Graham, Grace, Clairie, Bryce, and Jackson. He is preceded in death by two sons, Larry and Terry Meyerhoffer.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2PM at John S. Sell Memorial Chapel, Masonic Village of Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Inurnment will follow in the adjoining memorial garden. There will be no visitation.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
130 North Market Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022
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