William R. "Bill" Hoffman

William R. "Bill" Hoffman, 83, of McCracken Road, Danville, died Friday, September 4, 2015 at Emmanuel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Danville. Born July 20, 1932 in Mt. Pleasant Mills, Snyder County, he was a son of the late Joseph and Quilla M. (Wagner) Hoffman. He and his wife, Shirley L. (Zechman) Hoffman, would have celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on December 29th. Mr. Hoffman was a 1951 graduate of Freeburg High School. He also attended Williamsport Area Community College where he earned a certificate in welding. He faithfully served his country in the U. S. Army during the Korean War, spending 17 months in Korea. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Korean Service Medal with one bronze service star and the Combat Infantryman Badge. He was employed by U. S. Steel American Bridge for many years as an iron worker, retiring in 1994. He and his wife also operated Hoffman Antiques in Bloomsburg from 1980 to 2011. Mr. Hoffman was a member of the First English Baptist Church of Bloomsburg. He was also a member of the Washington Lodge, F.& A. M., No. 265, and Caldwell Consistory of Bloomsburg. He was also a life member of the Bloomsburg American Legion and the Bloomsburg V. F. W. While living on the farm in Bloomsburg, Bill could often be found riding on his Kubota tractor with his collie, "King", following closely behind. Surviving, in addition to his wife, Shirley, are his two daughters: Cindy Leigh Millhouse and her husband, John, of Boiling Springs; Leigh Ann Hunter and her husband, Matthew, of Bloomsburg; two granddaughters: Kyleigh Millhouse Cullen and her husband, Jason, of Swansboro, NC; Karaleigh Millhouse Foster and her husband, Ryan, of Boalsburg. Also surviving are three brothers: Joseph Hoffman and his wife, Marian, Freeburg; Gene Hoffman, of Duncannon; Stanley Hoffman and his wife, Joan, of Clearwater, FL; a sister, Sarah Sweeney, and her husband, Paul, of Kramer as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, William R. "Bucco" Hoffman, Jr. on December 10, 1997; a daughter, Lori Ann Hoffman on April 10, 1962; two brothers: Russell Hoffman, who was killed at Normandy while serving in World War II, and Robert Hoffman; three sisters: Louella Kerstetter, Gertrude Zeiders and Marguerite Moyer. A Celebration of Life Service as well as Masonic Services and Military Honors will be held Saturday, September 12th, 2015 at 11 AM at the First English Baptist Church, 700 Millville Road, Bloomsburg, with his pastor, Rev. Dr. Lee Barnhardt, officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256 (www.wounded warriorproject.org/Donate). Arrangements are under the direction of the McMichael Funeral Home, Inc., Benton. For online condolences or for additional information, please visit our website: www.mcmichaelfuneralhome.com

William R. "Bill" Hoffman

July 20, 1932 - September 4, 2015