Charles W. Hoffman
US Army - World War II
Charles W. Hoffman, 98, of Reading, PA, passed away at 8:47 AM, Wednesday, November 21st, at his residence. .
Charles was born in Reading, PA on January 29, 1920, a son of the late Katie and Charles H. Hoffman.
He was the widower of Irene M. (Riegel) Hoffman who predeceased him in 2010. They were married for 66 years
Charles was a former member of St. Mark's UCC Church Reading, PA 19601 and served in the U.S. Army Infantry in WW II. He later worked as a Hatter and Coner at the former Alexander Hat Factory. He also worked as an Elevator and Boiler Room attendant at Berks County Court House. In the 1940's he played Minor League baseball with the Piedmont League and played against baseball greats such as Yogi Berra among others.
Charles is survived by 1 daughter, Susan J., wife of Harold (Skeeter) Folk, of Mohnton, PA; and his sister Mildred L. Dietrich, a guest at Berks
He is also survived by five grandchildren; Victoria wife of Scott Cass, Stepfanie wife of Alex Piniero, Max Folk, Hilary wife of BrianStiehler,and Lizabeth wife of Khary Coppock along with nine great grandchildren
Friends may call on Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Feeney Funeral Home. Religious Service will be held at 10 :00 AM at the Feeney Funeral Home. Interment with full military honors at Pleasantview Cemetery at 11:00 AM
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Veteran's Making a Difference 2412 Spring St West Lawn, PA 19609.
Arrangements entrusted to John P. Feeney Funeral Home, Inc. 625 N. 4th Street at Centre Ave., Reading, PA 19601, 610-372-4160. Obituary and condolences at www.johnpfeeney.com.
