Verna Heisey Hoffmaster, 92, died May 16, 2008 at Dock Community, Lansdale, where she resided the last 17 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Lester E. Hoffmaster, a daughter Sandra Fay and a great-grandson. She grew up in Lebanon County and lived in Lancaster County and Norristown. She graduated from South Lebanon High School and Millersville University. She taught elementary education in Lebanon, Cocalico Union and Norristown School Districts. Verna is survived by children: Connie Place (David); David Hoffmaster (Mary Lou); Linda Miller (Mervyl); James Hoffmaster (Karen); Nancy Hamill (William Jr.) and Janet Ikoniak (Joseph); 18 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 2 sisters-in-law, Esther and Hilda Heisey. She was preceded in death by her 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Verna was an avid quilter donating many quilts to charity and family members.
A memorial service will be held at Dock Woods Community Chapel, Woods Drive, Towamencin, Friday, May 23 at 10 AM, followed immediately by private interment at Midway Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Lebanon Co.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Ambler Church of the Brethren, 351 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, PA 19002.
Arrangements are with Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home, Lansdale.
Times Herald - May 17, 2008