Obituaries
Madalyn Heiniger Hofferth, 94
May 31, 2017
Madalyn Heiniger Hofferth (age 94) passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 31 at Brethren Village, Lancaster, PA.
She graduated from Millersville University and was an active participant in church and community organizations. With her husband she traveled widely and was especially affected by her experiences in Africa. Devoted to her family, she was well-known for her hobbies of gardening and quilting.
She was preceded in death by her husband Burt Frederick and her 8 brothers and sisters. She is survived by five children (Sandra Hofferth of Columbia, MD, Susan Moberg of Lancaster, B. Frederick Hofferth of Lancaster, Sally Hellerick of Sarasota, FL, and Stephanie Miles of Atlanta, GA), four grandchildren (Margaret Haberman of Sioux Falls, SD, Emily Norman of Lancaster, Victoria Hellerick of Doylestown, and Andrew Hellerick of New York City) and 2 great grandchildren (Jordan and Isaac Haberman), and many nieces and nephews.
Private interment St. Peters Lutheran Cemetery, Neffsville, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Africa Inland Mission, PO Box 3611 Peachtree City, GA 30269-7611 would be appreciated.
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Condolences to the Family
June 05, 2017
Dear Hofferth Family,
I remember the first time I met your mom at their house. She was working in her garden… hands and face covered with dirt! There still was that wonderful smile on her face as she greeted me. I am happy to have known both of your parents. Their support of my ministry meant so much! May God grant you all peace.
P.G. (Pastor Geib)
June 04, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your mom was an amazing woman touched us all with her grace and beautiful smile.
Love Charles and Carmen Ailes
June 04, 2017
Sandy, Susan, Fred, Sally & Stephanie,
Sorry to hear this and our sympathy to you and your families. Great memories of Uncle Burt and Aunt Madalyn. They often attended our Heiniger reunions, even with the longest travel. Great memories of their hospitality when stopping thru in ’62 while in the Navy, other visits on our trips east, and last time four years ago to your mom’s home in Brethren Village. She enjoyed her small flower garden outside her window, and I also remember the pleasure she had in tending her garden at your “home on the hill” and her vinyard. Your mom remembered my birthday and our anniversary many times, and always included pictures of you guys or articles of your accomplishments and growing family.
The “Andy and Lena” family circle of their 9 children is once again complete!
Our Love and Prayers, Larry & Bonnie Heiniger
June 04, 2017
Sandy, Susan, Fred, Sally and Stephanie,
Your mom was always gracious to welcome us. We remember her “green thumb”, sewing abilities, and the wonderful way she had at keeping us all connected.
She shared her pride in each of you.
She will be missed.
Love and prayers,
Art and Suzanne
