Obituary: Mary Mattilea Hoffman Mary Mattilea Hoffman, 86, of Moatsville, died Sunday, July 1, 2012, at her home following a recent illness. She was born January 1, 1926, at Grafton, a daughter of the late Gordon Dayton and Nellie Gay (Alexander) Blake. On October 15, 1945, she was married to Arlin James Hoffman, who preceded her in death on June 15, 1993. Survivors include two daughters, Susan Annalea Isner and husband, Bob, Marietta, Oh., Violet R. Campbell, Moatsville; three sons, Frank James Hoffman and wife, Dorothy and David Philip Hoffman, all of Moatsville, Gary Lee Hoffman and wife, Janet, Belington; twelve grandchildren, Marty and Kirk Isner, Frankie Hoffman, Tammy Marsh, Jason Hoffman, Danny Herron, Lisa Shiflett, Brandi Ricottilli, Anthony and Tyler Hoffman, Craig and Jeremy Campbell; thirteen great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. She was also preceded in death by a son, Dan Tracy Hoffman, by two sisters, Ruby Agnes Reed and Evaline Haddix; by one brother, Jack Blake and by two granddaughters, Lisa Marie Hoffman and Baby Girl Hoffman. Mrs. Hoffman was a lifelong homemaker, mother and grandmother and was an active part of the community. She was a member of the Moatsville Free Gospel Church where she served as a Trustee. She was a member of the Woodmen of the World and was a gifted musician. She was treasured and will be sadly missed by her family and many friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 4, from the Stemple & Forman Funeral Home, 385 South Main Street, Philippi, W.Va. Pastor Bryan Headley will officiate and interment will follow in the St. John’s Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:00 until 9:00 P.M. on Tuesday and from 9:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M., the funeral hour, on Wednesday. The Stemple & Forman Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.
