Mabel E. (Smith) Hoffer, 93, of Lebanon Valley Brethren Home, Palmyra, died Thursday, November 11, 2004 at the home. Born May 31, 1911 in Bunkerhill, PA, she was a daughter of the late John and Violet Fortna Smith. She was the widow of Victor B. Hoffer, who died October 18, 2002. She was a homemaker, member of Palmyra Church of the Brethren and Farm Women's Group #3. Surviving are a daughter, Lorraine, wife of Richard Brandt of Newmanstown, PA and a son, Melvin E., husband of Eileen P. Hoffer of Palmyra; 21 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and many great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Vivian Hoffer and a son, Lester Hoffer. Funeral Tuesday, November 16, 2004 at 10:30 a.m., from Rothermel Funeral Home, Palmyra, with Rev. Dr. Wallace B. Landes and Rev. Carol Dubble officiating. Burial in Gravel Hill Cemetery.
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