OBIT: Frank W. HOFFMAN, 1902, Lancaster, Lancaster County, PA

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FRANK W. HOFFMAN DEAD,

He Was a Letter Carrier For Seventeen Years  -  Sick For Seven Months.
    
    Letter Carrier Frank W. Hoffman died at 11 o'clock this morning at his home, 
No. 59 South Marshall street.  Four years ago he had a severe attack of 
pneumonia, since which time he has been in failing health.  He was obliged to 
retire from duty as a letter carrier on November 24, since which time he was 
confined to the house and for the past six months to bed.  His physician gives 
bronchial catarrh as the cause of death.
    Mr. Hoffman was a son of Rebecca and the late William N. Hoffman, and was 
born in this city on August 15, 1857.  He learned the trade of currier at the 
tannery of A. A. Myers, and subsequently was employed at Locher's tannery.  He 
was appointed a letter carrier by Postmaster Marshall in 1884, and served until 
Postmaster Slaymaster was installed into office, when he was retired.  He was 
reappointed by post master Griest in 1889, and served continuously until failing 
health compelled him to quit work.
    He took an active interest in military affairs, and served as an officer in 
several local military companies.  He was captain of the Lancaster (??)ncibles 
at the time of his death.  He was a member of Blue Cross castle, No. 46, Knights 
of the Golden Eagle, and was captain of Blue Cross commandery for several terms.  
He was also a member of Conestoga council, Artisans' Order of Mutual Protection, 
and of Trinity Lutheran church.
    His wife and these children survive:  Charles S., Lloyd C., and Viola M.  
Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been made, but it will probably be on 
Sunday afternoon.


Wednesday, 23 July 1902,  Intelligencer, Lancaster, PA