Ruth M. Hoffman, age 90, of Passavant Retirement Center, Zelienople, formerly of Evans City, died Sunday at Family Hospice Manor, Ross Township.

Born April 10, 1916, in Jackson Township, she was the daughter of John and Susie Frishkorn Burkert.

Mrs. Hoffman was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Evans City, where she was baptized and married. She was the borough secretary for Evans City for more than 24 years and a member of the Evans City VFD Ladies Auxiliary, the Evans City Historical Society and the Women's Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (WELCA).

As a lifelong quilter, she enjoyed quilting at the church, the Evans City Senior Center and at home. Mrs. Hoffman also enjoyed traveling, bingo, taking photos and crossword puzzles; most of all, she enjoyed her family.

She was also an avid reader and volunteer for Meals on Wheels. At the age of 12, Mrs. Hoffman became pen pals with three girls her age and they continued writing to one another until her death.

She is survived by a daughter, Shirley A. Wise and her husband, Roland, of Evans City; a son, John E. Hoffman and his wife, Joanne, of Mount Lebanon; and a brother, Carl H. Burkert of California. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren

Claire L. Hoffman, whom she married Oct. 11, 1935, preceded her in death on April 23, 1968. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Doris J. Brittner; and a brother, W. Ray Burkert.

<B>HOFFMAN</B> — Friends of Ruth M. Hoffman, who died Sunday, June 18, 2006, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at <B>Boylan Funeral Home</B>,116 E. Main St., Evans City. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. David R. Saylor, her church pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Evans City Cemetery.Memorial donations may be made to the Quilters at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 202 Van Buren St., Evans City, PA 16033.Online condolences and directions are at www.boylanfuneralhome.com.