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The Life of KATHLEEN HOFFMANN

Kathleen (Burns) Hoffmann, 64, of Reading, PA passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Taylor Hospice in Ridley Park, PA surrounded by her family. Born in Reading, PA on February 13, 1956 the only child of the late Teresa R. Cagney, Kath (never “Kathy” and rarely “Kathleen”) lived many lives in her 64 years. She was a 1974 graduate of Holy Name High School and formerly worked as a secretary at both Reading Area Community College and Raylon Beauty Supply. Kath was feisty and indomitable, despite her diminutive 4’10 1/2” stature and always made people laugh with her outgoing personality and sharp wit. At her best, she threw the days of her life around like confetti, bopping barefoot to Motown and drinking Folgers like it was fine champagne. Kath is survived by her daughter, Casey N. Hoffmann, partner of Stevie Lee Snyder, of Philadelphia, PA; her son, Ryan C. Hoffmann, husband of Lori R. Hoffmann, and her grandson, Benjamin P. Hoffmann, all of Shillington, PA; as well as numerous cousins, including her cousin with whom she was especially close, Kathryn A. Brown of Bradenton, FL. Please join us for a Funeral Mass officiated by Monsignor Edward Domin at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at St. Catharine of Siena Chapel, 2427 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading, PA 19606. Private interment will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery. We also invite all friends, family, and loved ones to help us scoop up and enjoy the confetti days of Kath’s life at 1:00 pm on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at a Celebration of Life luncheon at Chatty Monk’s Brewing Company, 610 Penn Avenue, West Reading, PA 19611, following the private interment.

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1960.07.06
Backyard Fun with Family

This photo is of Kath with her cousin, Kathy Dale, outside of Aunt Vovee (Eileen)'s house in the summer, circa 1960.

Posted by Ryan C. H on 08/16/2020

1985.06.21
Ryan's birth

This photo is of me and my mom the day I was born.

Posted by Ryan C. H on 08/13/2020

1991.08.03
Family Vacation in OCMD ca. 1991

Casey, Kath, Jeff, and Ryan on vacation in Ocean City, Maryland, circa 1991.

Posted by Ryan C. H on 08/14/2020

1991.09.01
Ryan's First Day of 1st Grade

Kath, Ryan, and Casey on Ryan's first day of 1st grade at St. Joseph's in August/September 1991.

Posted by Ryan C. H on 08/16/2020

1997.12.20
Christmas Village

Kath loved Christmastime and, specifically, Christmas Village. Sometimes we would just drive past Christmas Village at night just to see the lights and hear the music. She loved decorating for Christmas and would start her shopping as early as possible. She was an excellent gift wrapper.

Posted by Ryan C. H on 08/16/2020

2020.01.27
Becoming Grammy

The first two photos are of Lori and Ryan with Kath in the summer of 2019, when she found out she was going to be a grandmother. The third photo is of Kath meeting her grandson, Benjamin, on January 27, 2020. Becoming Grammy was one of Kath's proudest moments.

Posted by Ryan C. H on 08/14/2020

2020.08.13
Casey's high school graduation

These photos are of Casey and Ryan with Kath at Casey's graduation from Reading Central Catholic High School in June 2008.

Posted by Ryan H on 08/13/2020