Hoffer

Barbara Hoffer, 79, of Renfrew, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by family.

She was born Oct. 25, 1946, in Braddock, Pa., to the late Martin J. Gezzer and Doris H. (Williams) Gezzer.

Barbara graduated from Wilkinsburg High School before attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She taught home economics at West Mifflin High School and Butler Area School District before retiring in June of 2006. She was a charter member of Westminster PCA, and loved being involved, whether it was coordinating meals or volunteering in the nursery, the church was like her second family. Barbara loved cross-stitching. She also loved spending time with her loving family and attending her grandchildren’s activities. She also enjoyed baking cookies and sharing her secret ingredient with them.

Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, James “Jim” Hoffer, whom she married Aug. 8, 1970. She is also survived by her three sons, Dr. Michael (Connie) Hoffer, of Chicora, Steven (Colene) Hoffer, of Beaver Falls, Pa., and Mark (Danielle) Hoffer, of Evans City; eight grandchildren, Leah (Eli) Grove, Samuel (Nisa) Hoffer, Abigail Hoffer, Jason Hoffer, Emily Hoffer, Wesley Hoffer, Addyson Hoffer and Levi Hoffer.

HOFFER — Friends of Barbara Hoffer, who died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, at THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 E. North St., Butler.

A service will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Westminster PCA, 420 N. Main St., Butler, with Pastor Dwight Dunn officiating.

Burial will take place in North Butler Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Westminster PCA Memorial Fund, 420 N. Main St., Butler, PA 16001.

All who knew Barbara are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to her unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.