Esther Ann Hoffa1,2,3 
F, (25 March 1883 - 29 May 1974)
- Relationship
- 7th great-granddaughter of Martin Scholderer
Esther Ann Hoffa was born on 25 March 1883 at Dushore, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania.3,4,5,6 She was the daughter of Wilson Benjamin Hoffa and Charlotte Mahaffey.1,2 Esther Ann Hoffa was baptized, at age 5 years, 10 months and 9 days, on Sunday, 3 February 1889 at Zion Lutheran Church, Dushore, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. She married, at age 29, Irvin Hafer, age 29, son of Thomas C. Hafer and Annie [—?—], on Wednesday, 27 March 1912 at Newberry, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.1,2 Esther Ann Hoffa died on 29 May 1974 at Williamsport RD 2, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, at age 91 years, 2 months and 4 days.2,3,4,1 She was buried on 1 June 1974 in the Buchanan Baptist Church Cemetery, located in Old Lycoming Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. The funeral service was officiated by Reverend Clifford A. Stierle.4,2
Esther Ann Hoffa and Irvin Hafer appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 at Williamsport, 7th Ward, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Esther Ann Hoffa and Irvin Hafer appeared on the census of 26 April 1930 at Old Lycoming Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. As of October 1939, Esther Ann Hoffa and Irvin Hafer lived at Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. She was widowed at age 63 by the death of Irvin on 14 September 1946.7 Her obituary was published on 30 May 1974 in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Her obituary stated:
Mrs. Esther A. Hafer, 91, of Williamsport RD 2, died at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 1974, at her home. She was the widow of Irvin Hafer.
She was born in Dushore on March 25, 1883, a daughter of Wilson and Charlotte Mahaffey Hoffa.
Mrs. Hafer was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church.
Surviving are a daughter Mrs. Clarence Cohick, with whom she lived; two sons, Ralph, of this city, and John, of Linden RD 2, a brother Paul Hoffa, of Dushore, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Knight's, 1914 Memorial Avenue, with the Rev. Clifford A. Stierle Jr., her pastor officiating. Burial will be in Buchanan Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.2 According to the Social Security Administrations Death Index Esther's last known residence was Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.3
Esther Ann Hoffa and Irvin Hafer appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 at Williamsport, 7th Ward, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Esther Ann Hoffa and Irvin Hafer appeared on the census of 26 April 1930 at Old Lycoming Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. As of October 1939, Esther Ann Hoffa and Irvin Hafer lived at Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. She was widowed at age 63 by the death of Irvin on 14 September 1946.7 Her obituary was published on 30 May 1974 in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Her obituary stated:
Mrs. Esther A. Hafer, 91, of Williamsport RD 2, died at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 1974, at her home. She was the widow of Irvin Hafer.
She was born in Dushore on March 25, 1883, a daughter of Wilson and Charlotte Mahaffey Hoffa.
Mrs. Hafer was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church.
Surviving are a daughter Mrs. Clarence Cohick, with whom she lived; two sons, Ralph, of this city, and John, of Linden RD 2, a brother Paul Hoffa, of Dushore, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Knight's, 1914 Memorial Avenue, with the Rev. Clifford A. Stierle Jr., her pastor officiating. Burial will be in Buchanan Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.2
According to the Social Security Administrations Death Index Esther's last known residence was Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.3Children of Esther Ann Hoffa and Irvin Hafer
- Muriel C. Hafer1,2 (2 Jul 1913 - 19 Jul 1994)
- Ralph I. Hafer1,2 (24 Jul 1921 - 15 Sep 1997)
- John Franklin Hafer+1,2 (3 Aug 1923 - 10 Aug 1990)
Last Edited=17 Mar 2013
Citations
- [S183] Rhonda Sue (Hafer) Shaffer, "Family Group Sheets Ancestors of Rhonda Sue (Hafer) Shaffer," supplied 2000.
- [S995] Mrs. Esther A. Hafer obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 30 May 1974, p. 35. The original was copied from microfilm held at the James V. Brown library of the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, film number 381, 1 May 1974 through 11 June 1974. James V. Brown Library, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
- [S151] Social Security Death Index, RootsWeb online, at http://ssdi.rootsweb.com (Baltimore, Maryland: U.S. Social Security Administration, January 2004 update). The SSDI component of RootsWeb online is drawn from the Social Security Death Benefits Index of the U.S. Social Security Administration. ESTHER HAFER, birth listed as 25 Mar 1883, died listed as May 1974, issued in the State of Pennsylvania. Last residence Williamsport, Lycoming, PA, last benefit (none specified). Accessed 15 Mar 2004.
- [S176] Esther A. Hafer tombstone, Buchanan Baptist Church Cemetery, 3240 Grimesville Road, Williamsport, Pennsylvania; photographed by Kevin Sholder, in March 2002. The tombstone marker was made of red granite and in good shape. It shows the name Esther A. 1883 - 1974. Behind this stone is a larger stone showing the name Hafer made of the same red granite.
- [S183] Rhonda Sue (Hafer) Shaffer, "Family Group Sheets - Rhonda Sue (Hafer) Shaffer", shows that Esther Hoffa Hafer was born in Mildred, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania.
- [S995] Mrs. Esther A. Hafer obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, 30 May 1974, p. 35, shows that Esther Hoffa Hafer was born in Dushore, Pennsylvania.
- [S175] Irvin Hafer tombstone, Buchanan Baptist Church Cemetery, 3240 Grimesville Road, Williamsport, Pennsylvania; photographed by Kevin Sholder, in March 2002. The tombstone marker was made of red granite and in good shape. It shows the name Irvin 1883 - 1946. Behind this stone is a larger stone showing the name Hafer made of the same red granite.