W. Harry Hoffer:

W. Harry HOFFER, 92, a resident of Meadowview Manor Personal Care Home in McVeytown for 11 months, for the past two months a resident of Huntingdon Manor and formerly of R.R. 1, Box 209, West Township, Petersburg, died Wednesday, July 12, 2000, at 12:04 a.m., at Huntingdon Manor. He had been in failing health for the past two months. Born May 21, 1908, in Barree Township, he was the son of the late Asberry and Alice (McCrum) Hoffer. He was united in marriage to Louise Stewart Nov. 14, 1942, in York, by the Rev. Joseph Rigby. She preceded him in death May 6, 1989. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Gary W. (Kay Lou) Hurley of Alexandria, one granddaughter and a grandson. Two sisters, Hazel Longenecker of Washington and Mrs. J. Wesley (Ruth) Spahn of Somerset, survive, along with one nephew. One brother, Howard Hoffer, preceded him in death. Mr. Hoffer was a lifelong mechanic by trade. He owned and operated his own garage and service station in Mooresville for over 50 years. Following his wife's death, he worked for eight years under the Green Thumb Program at the Juniata Valley High School in the cafeteria and custodial departments. Mr. Hoffer was a life member of the Mooresville United Methodist Church and United Methodist Men. He also belonged to the Mooresville Cemetery Association for over 50 years. He was a member of the Shavers Creek Grange and was an instrumental part of organizing the Shavers Creek Volunteer Fire Company. He attended the West Township public schools and served in the United States Army during World II. He had been a longtime resident, of Mooresville, West Township. Private funeral services will be held at the Mooresville United Methodist Church, Petersburg, R.D. 1, Route 305 at Mooresville, with the Rev. Sharon L. Landis officiating. Interment will be made in the Mooresville Cemetery. The family requests that flowers be omitted and those wishing to make contributions may do so at any of the following charities: Blood donations to the American Red Cross in Mr. Hoffer's memory; Mooresville Cemetery Association; Juniata Valley Senior Citizens Center, Route 305, Petersburg, Pa. 16669; or to the Leukemia Foundation 2 Gateway Center, Suite 13 North, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, Juniata Valley Chapel, 412 Main St., Alexandria, Pa. 16611.