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Ruth Hoffman Obituary
Dover - Ruth M. Hoffman, 68, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy.
She was born in Dover on May 20, 1951, daughter of the late Charles A. and Sarah E. (Bollinger) Hoffman.
Ruth graduated from Dover Area High School, Class of 1969. She retired from the York County Government.
She was a lifelong member of Shiloh United Church of Christ, York, having served on the choirs for more than 50 years.
Ruth was a very dedicated volunteer. She was a life member of the Union Fire & Hose Co. #1 of Dover and its Ladies Auxiliary, life member of the York County Fire Police and the Pennsylvania Fire Police Assoc. having held various administrative positions in all organizations. In 2008 she was named "Outstanding Woman of the Year" by the Dover area "Women of Today".
Ruth had a strong work ethic, a contagious smile and an unending sense of humor as well as being an outstanding cook. She enjoyed life on the farm and participated in its operation whenever possible.
She will be profoundly missed. Survivors include, a brother, Donald E. Hoffman of Dover, a brother-in-law, Martin Lehman and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Ann Lehman.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 28, 2020 at Shiloh United Church of Christ, 2251 Willow Rd., York. Officiating will be her pastor, the Rev. Melinda M. Lamontagne and retired Pastor Charles Hall. Ruth will be laid to rest in Shiloh Cemetery, York. There will be a viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service at the church.
Please make memorial contributions to Shiloh United Church of Christ, 2251 Willow Rd., York, PA 17408 or to the Union Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, 30 E. Canal Rd., Dover, PA 17315.
A heartfelt thanks is extended to the staff of York Hospital and Hospice and Community Care for their compassion and care.
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Cathy Schmidt
March 2, 2020
Prayers for your family, will miss seeing her in church.
In our fathers house there are many rooms, we will see her there with a smile.
robert lamparter
February 28, 2020
Our condolences to Ruth & Family , RIP Ruth!
Sandra Clippinger
February 27, 2020
I am sorry for your loss of Ruth. I remember
her well. I worked with Ruth at Motor Freight
Express for many years.
How she worked at the Carnival year after
year preparing the food with the Auxiliary.
God rest her soul
Sandra Clippinger
JOHN SCHLALINE
February 26, 2020
It was always a great pleasure to work with Ruth on the many projects we did together over the past 20+ years or so. The smile on her picture is a very accurate representation of her attitude and personality that she exuded every time I spent time with her. God Bless the family and may she rest in eternal peace.
February 26, 2020
Don and Marty, so sorry to read of Ruths passing. She was loved by many and will be deeply missed by many. May she Rest In Peace. With sincere condolences. Ron and Mary Snyder
Debbie Myers
February 26, 2020
Don, I'm so very sorry you lost Ruth. She was a warrior in these uphill battles she had to endure. She had a very sweet soul and she will be remembered fondly by so many people. While I grew up with Ruth all through high school, I knew your dad years before. I'm not sure when we made that connection, but she always had a big smile just like your dad. I will miss her but I know we will meet again one day. God Bless you Don. Call me if you need any help with anything.
Debbie (Thoman) Myers
Angela Nace
February 25, 2020
Ruth was a beautiful part of our family she loved our children Carli and Clayton when they were small and my husband I would go to the farm to harvest or whatever Ruth would teach them how to ride their bikes or play tag or whatever they wanted to play. She was one of the most amazing beautiful woman I ever knew I will miss her very much she was very loved by all of us.
February 25, 2020
Don,
Jan and I wish you our condolences on the loss of Ruth. Always was a joy to see you guys at Shiloh UCC when we visited. May God be with you.
Jan and Stan Reiber
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