Benson J. Hoffer

Benson J. Hoffer, 59, of Conewago Township, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 at the Hershey Medical Center.

He was born January 7, 1959 in Hershey and was an active member of Hershey Free Church.  Along with his brothers, Ben owned Valley Pools.

Surviving are his wife of 30 years Debra K. (Flory) Hoffer; children Jayson S., husband of Jetaime, Karynne N. Myers, Terri M. Zerbe, Tiana R. Hoffer, Lyniah R. Hoffer, Shyanna G. Hoffer, and Jeremiah J. Hoffer; father and step-mother Melvin and Eileen Hoffer; siblings Deb, wife of David Ellis, Steven, husband of Elaine Hoffer, and William, husband of Beth Hoffer; step siblings Paula, wife of William Finkbone and Peter, husband of April Grubich; grandchildren Logan Hoffer and Jasmine Myers; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother Ruthanna (Smith) Hoffer.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, November 8, 2018 at his church, 330 Hilltop Road, Hummelstown, preceded by a viewing beginning at 9:00 AM. Interment will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to his children’s educational tuition, Lancaster Mennonite School, Attn. Lorri Hengst, 2176 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17607. Check Memo Line: Hoffer Tuition.

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