Obituaries
Burt F. Hofferth, 10
Burt Frederick Hofferth 88, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Monday evening in his home at The Brethren Village. Born in Kouts, Indiana he was preceded in death by his parents Albert F. and Margaret Ellen Betterton Hofferth and his brother Wallace B. Hofferth of Lititz. Burt was the husband of Madalyn Heiniger Hofferth; together they celebrated 67 years of marriage in November.
He completed his BS degree in Chemical Engineering at Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana. Burt was employed by Armour and Company 31st Street Auxiliaries for 2 ½ years during wartime. He then attended Iowa State University, Ames Iowa, supporting his education by teaching undergraduate and graduate classes to complete his PhD in Chemistry in 1950. Burt then moved his family to Lancaster to take a chemical research position with Armstrong World Industries. He advanced through the floor division to become General Manager of Floor Products Research. Burt was quite influential in developing coatings and materials to make No Wax flooring. Prior to his retirement after 35 years, he specialized in Materials Science which led to worldwide contacts in the search for new flooring materials and related technologies.
Burt and Madalyn enjoyed many world trips that were wildlife and nature oriented and he was an excellent photographer. Burt was a Boy Scoutmaster in the late 1950’s and an active member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. Burt built short wave radios to tune into the world. He was an avid reader who enjoyed International Newspapers to understand the Global view of world issues, Bible study, Scientific Journals and current publications.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Madalyn, his five children: Sandra (Howard Zane) Hofferth of Columbia, MD, Susan Moberg of Lancaster, Fred (Becky) Hofferth of Lancaster, Sally (Bruce) Hellerick of Doylestown, PA, and Stephanie (Jim Newell)Miles of Atlanta, GA, his grandchildren: Margaret (Chris) Haberman, Emily Hofferth, Victoria Hellerick, Andrew Hellerick, three step-grandchildren Greg and Peter Moberg, and Nancy Landis and one great grandchild Jordan Haberman.
The family will receive guests at 1:00 PM, Monday, January 10, 2010, to be followed by the memorial service at 2:00 PM at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10 Delp Road, Lancaster, PA 17601. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Burt’s honor to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. To send an online obituary please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100
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Dear Aunt Madalyn
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We know we can’t imagine the pain of parting with a spouse but we will continue praying for God’s strength and comfort for you. We are thankful for the example you were to us with your commitment to each other and your enjoyment of life’s adventures.
love
Jim & Kathy Heiniger
Burt was a highly respected R&D general manage at Armstrong. His straight forward style made it easy to report to him. We did not always agree but often good things happened in the discussion process. I could trust his word.
I send my sympathy to his family.
Bill Irwin
Dear Aunt Madalyn,
We have wonderful memories of our visits with you and Uncle Burt. You and all the family are in our prayers.
love,
Art and Suz Ringger
