OBIT: Karl J. HOFFMAN, 2001, Central City, Somerset County, PA
  
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  HOFFMAN
  
  Karl J. Hoffman, 69, Central City, died Oct. 7, 2001 at Memorial Medical
  Center.  Born Dec 8, 1931, in Johnstown, the son of Frederick and Gertrude
  Hoffman.  Preceded in death by parents and brothers, Fred and William. 
  Survived by his wife of 46 years, the former Nancy Barker and these
  children: Diane, wife of Frank Rypczyk Jr., Central City; James, married to
  the former Barbara Yoder, Somerset; Jay, married to the former Joani
  Suckenic, Central City; Sandra, wife of John Swartzwelder, Schellsburg;
  Donald, married to the former Gwen Saylor, Central City; and David, married
  to the former Toni Tressler, Listie.  Also survived by grandchildren, John
  Karl, Brittany, Melissa, Frank, Lindsay, Jamie, Brad, Brianna and Jason;
  and sisters, Ann Fisher, Helene Hoffman, Mary Lou Penatzer and Irene
  Gyan.  U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War and recipient of the Bronze
  Star.  Retired millwright with 44 years service at Bethlehem Steel.  Member
  of Central City American Legion and VFW Posts, an avid sportsman and
  lifelong member of the NRA.  Friends will be received from 2 to 9 p.m.
  Tuesday at Mulcahy Funeral Home, Central City, where vigil for the deceased
  will be held Wednesday morning.  Funeral mass will be celebrated at noon,
  Wednesday at Our Lady Queen of Angels Chapel.  Rev. Fr. William Mullen. 
  Committal, St. John the Baptist Cemetery.  Graveside military rites by
  Central City VFW and American Legion posts.
  
  Daily American, October 9, 2001
  
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