May 12, 2020

Catherine was the most kindhearted and caring person I’ve gotten to know the past two years. Being able to get to know her as more than just a resident, but becoming family I’m so forever grateful for. Her kind words I will truly remember forever. I’m really truly going to miss you. I hope you’re reading the newspaper to Peggy up in heaven and having many heart filled laughs. – Morgan kasper

May 12, 2020

we have been blessed to have known Catherine for 39 yrs. what an absolute sweetheart. we moved in beside her on Church St Brunnerville in 1981 when we got married. Loved living beside her..what a giving person..what a loving person loved all her family and friends. Always jovial and smiling. Life goes on .. we moved.. kept in touch with cards , would see her occasionally. i stopped to see her at Zion home  no one could locate her. i called her apt left msg..wish i could have seen her. Catherine you will be missed by all. may you rest in peace..together again with Dick and Karen xoxo

May 12, 2020

A true gem at United Zion Retirement Community. She is missed by all of us!
Kimberly Zepp

May 11, 2020

My heart breaks. She will be sadly missed. Pat Raymond

May 11, 2020

There was no kinder or caring person than Catherine Hoffer. She always thought of others before herself. The Lord has called one of his finest home. It was an honor to be her neighbor and friend. 
The Tom Burkholder Family

May 11, 2020

For The Family. Catherine lived next door to us-Eckman Family- She helped my mother many times. Always had a smile and helping hand.
My condolences to the families.  From myself and my sister Gloria Jean Eckman
A very gracious lady.
Fay  {Eckman}  Ellen Buican,

May 11, 2020

Kay and Vivie…you may remember the Eckman family that lived next to your aunt in Brunnerville.  Catherine was like a second mother to Fay and I, as well as a marvelous mother to Karen.  Always a lovely smile and gentle manner while looking after so many others.  So glad my husband and I visited with her last summer.   Gloria “Jean Eckman” Degler

May 11, 2020

Brunnerville just lost another legacy.  As a child I recall tagging along when Mom and Dad would pay them a visit.  They lived across the street (years ago called the “back street” from my aunt and uncle – Vic and Rosene Sweigart.  My parents Donald and Vera Eckert always thought highly of them and in later years my dad loved to “catch up” with Catherine on the latest news.  What a remarkable person to raise Karen many years on her own.  Just a short while ago while doing a “window visit” with Mom @ United Zion she showed a letter she received from Catherine.  Thinking of others until the very end.   She is at peace now and  has joined her family.  Memory Eternal!   My sympathy to all.
Kathryn (Eckert) Wanenchak

May 10, 2020

Aunt Sue was a very special lady. Our hearts go out to all her family. “May she rest in peace and rise in glory”.
The cardinale family