Audrey L. Hoffman

Audrey L. (Sander) Hoffman, 81, of Kutztown, died Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Kutztown Manor Nursing Home, Kutztown, where she had been a resident since July, 2017. She was the companion of Edwin J. Shade, Lyon Station. Born in Perry Township, Audrey was a daughter of the late Harvey A. and Esther L. (Focht) Sander. She was a member of New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Rockland Township. Audrey worked as a waitress for various restaurants, worked in a knitting mill and retired from The Lutheran Home at Topton, as a Nurse's Aide in 2001. Audrey was instrumental in organizing several Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Groups in the area, including Kutztown and Shoemakersville in the 1970’s. Audrey enjoyed knitting and crocheting, completing many projects for friends and relatives. Audrey won numerous ribbons for her work at local fairs and craft events.

In addition to her companion, Edwin J. Shade; Audrey is survived by sons: Leslie H., husband of Nancy S. (Fidler) Hoffman, Hamburg; Randy A., husband of Sherry (Kucier) Hoffman, Hamburg; and Michael A. Hoffman, Leesport; Other survivors include, Sisters Vivian J. (Sander) wife of John Sonon, Blandon, and Elaine R. (Sander) Bartholomew, Kutztown. There are five grandchildren: Ashley, Andrew, Alex, Jacob, and Eli; and three great grandchildren: Zoey, Max, and Adalynn.

A funeral service to celebrate Audrey's life will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. from Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., 333 Greenwich Street, Kutztown, PA, with The Rev. Ruth F. Doty, officiating. Family and friends may call from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Private inurnment in Forest Hills Cemetery, Reading, will take place at the convenience of the family.