John Hoffa

John M. Hoffa, 64, of Robesonia, passed away Wednesday, February 13th, 2013 of natural causes at the Mifflin Center in Shillington.

He was the husband of Janelle M. (Miller) Hoffa. They celebrated 41 years of marriage last week on February 5th.

Born in West Reading, on September 10, 1948, he was the son of the late Richard C. and Catherine (Woyden) Hoffa.

He was a 1966 graduate of Wilson High School and was a Vietnam Veteran, having served in the U.S. Army.

John worked for Grosfillex, Inc. for 25 years, and prior to that he owned his own business "Hoffa's Disposal Service."

He was a member of St. Francis DeSales Church, Robesonia.

John was a wonderful husband, father, & pop pop, and will be sadly missed by his family, friends, and co-workers. He was an avid fisherman, who enjoyed fishing every chance he could, but always had time for family, which was his top priority.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Jonathan P. Hoffa Sr. and his fiance Louann Shingle, Sinking Spring; a daughter, Katelyn M. Hoffa, Robesonia; a brother, Richard Hoffa, Palm Coast, FL; and six grandchildren. He was also predeceased by two sisters, Catherine Bates and Florence Swierzewski.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of the Mifflin Center for their care and concern during John's illness.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis DeSales Church, Robesonia, at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 18th, with Father Mark Wrightson officiating. Interment at Gethsemane Cemetery. Friends are invited to call Sunday 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Lamm & Witman Funeral Home, Inc., Wernersville.

Online condolences may be made at www.lammandwitman.com.