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Jacob DeHoff Obituary

YORK Jacob Richard DeHoff, 83, entered into rest Thursday, August 21, 2014, at York Hospital. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Friday at Trinity United Church of Christ, 32 W. Market St., York, with the Rev. Dr. Larry Covin, Jr. officiating. A visitation with the family will follow the service at the church. Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery. The John W. Keffer Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc., West York, is assisting the family. Mr. DeHoff was born August 23, 1930, in York, a son of the late Jacob and Miriam (Klinefelter) DeHoff. He was a jeweler at the former DeHoff Jewelers and later was employed at the U.S. Post Office in York. He was a graduate of William Penn Senior High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was a member of Trinity U.C.C. in York, where he served as an usher and deacon. He was a 32nd Degree Mason affiliated with F&AM York Lodge 266. He attended Grove City College and Hamilton Watch Repair School. Jacob is survived by his sons, Gregory J. DeHoff and his wife, Debra A., and Steven R. DeHoff and his wife, Deb L.; two grandsons, Jonathan C. DeHoff and Michael A. DeHoff; and a sister, Doris Walter and her husband, William H. Walter. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity U.C.C., 32 W. Market St., York, PA 17401. KefferFH.com

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Published by York Daily Record on Aug. 25, 2014.

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September 2, 2014

Jake was a true and faithful friend. We had most enjoyable times with Jake and Ann. He will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathy to his family.

Dean and Velma Frey

Dale Kitzmiller

August 29, 2014

Deb Greg and family.
Sorry for your loss

Lisa and Dale

Kate & Tom Long

August 28, 2014

Jake DeHoff was a wonderful man. Very kind, loyal, loving and generous! Rest in peace and go with the Angels.

Dave MacEslin

August 27, 2014

You did a great job raising my best friend. I look forward to playing golf with you again in His Holy presence.

August 26, 2014

Our sympathy to Jake's family. He was a wonderful man. I'm glad I knew him.
Kathy & Rick Lindt

Gail and Sammi Hoke

August 25, 2014

Jake, a most honorable and loyal friend.
Jake brought joy and smiles to all.
He was the definition of humility and kindness.

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