Barbara J. (Ellis) Hoffman, 73 years of age of Buck Mountain Road Weatherly, Lehigh Twp. passed away suddenly on Saturday April 27, 2019 upon arrival at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton.
Widow of Daniel R. "Cook" Hoffman who passed away on February 18, 2014 she is survived by; daughters, Bonnie Kane wife of Richard, Doreen Klynowsky wife of Edward, Tara Kling wife of Timothy; daughter-in-law Brenda Hoffman all of Weatherly; brother, Ralph Ellis and his wife Barbara of Drums; grandchildren, Erica, Daniel, Zoe, Cody, Dakota, Shaman, Ryan, Stephen, Zane, Isobel; great grandchildren, Baylee, and Aliyah; sister-in-law, Margaret Ellis of Foster Twp. Nieces and nephews also survive Barbara.
Born in Hazleton the daughter of the late Ralph, and Pauline (Harakal) Ellis. Barb was also predeceased by; her son, Eric Hoffman on January 27, 2016; brother, Donald Ellis.
A graduate of the former Foster Twp. High School, Barb helped Dan run the families Sawmill in Lehigh Twp, and worked for Split Rock Resorts for 36 years retiring as executive of house keeping.
Barb was devoted to her children, and grandchildren. Her home served as Hoffman central for the entire family.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday May 2, 2019 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the funeral home. Friends may call on Wednesday evening from the funeral home 6 to 8:00 P.M.
Private interment Union Cemetery, Weatherly, Pennsylvania.
Expressions of sympathy or a fond memory of Barb may be shared by visiting
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com