Rae Musser Hoffman

Hoffman

            Rae Musser Hoffman, 87, Berlin, died May 12, 2015 at Meadow View Nursing Center.  Born December 11, 1927 in Brothersvalley Twp. daughter of D. Jay and Ethel (Buckman) Musser.  Preceded in death by parents; husband Rev. Robert L. Hoffman; and sister Catherine Rhoads.

            Survived by sons: Robert A. married to the former Teresa Salamando, Johnstown, and Tom married to the former Kathleen Walker, Berlin;

grandchildren: Robert J. (Van) Hoffman, Monica S. (Jonathan) MacIntyre, Lee T. Hoffman, and Stephanie (Brian) Brett;

great grandchildren: Lydia and Lillian MacIntyre, Bailey Hoffman, and Connor Brett; and sisters: Helen Louise Geiger and Mary Ann Lambert.

She was a 1945 graduate of Berlin Brothersvalley High School and a 1949 graduate of Ashland College.  She was a public schoolteacher in Ohio and Pennsylvania, and was a head start teacher in Meyersdale.  She was also a social worker for Somerset County Child Development Center and a caseworker for MHMR.

            Member of Berlin Brethren Church where she was a former deaconess, adult Sunday school teacher, and a member of the Women’s Missionary Society.  Member of Berlin Area Historical Society and a volunteer in the activities dept. of Meadow View Nursing Center.  She enjoyed teaching Bible classes and helping people learn to swim.

            Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Berlin Brethren Church.  There will be no viewing at the church. Rev. Tom Sprowls officiating.  Private interment Berlin I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers contributions may be given to Berlin Brethren Church, 620 Main St., Berlin, PA 15530 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1100 Liberty Ave., Suite E-201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4256. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com

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