Ruth Hoffman

Ruth M. Rippeon Hoffman, 81 of Unionville , MD , died Sunday March 11, 2007 at her son’s home in Frederick . She was the spouse of Allen R. Hoffman, Sr. of Unionville, MD. She was born February 16, 1926 in Unionville , MD the daughter of the late Harvey and late Hilda Martin Rippeon. She was a farmer in the Unionville and Mt. Airy areas all her life. Mrs. Hoffman was a Life Member of Locust Grove Church of the Brethren. She enjoyed Sewing and Quilting and also liked to spend time at her sons store in Thurmont. Surviving in addition to her husband are Son and daughter-in-law: A. Reno Hoffman, Jr. and Sharon of Frederick, MD Grandchildren: Hope Hoffman and companion Jeffery Lovejoy of Frederick, Michelle Hoffman and companion Steven Wentz of Frederick . 2 Great-grandchildren: Bradley and Nicole Wentz. Sisters: Mary Waddell of PA, Elizabeth Fogle of Johnsville, Betty Duvall of Damascus , Rae Virginia Carter of Baltimore and Anna Emerson of Baltimore, Brother: Charles Rippeon, Sr. of Unionville , MD. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brothers: Daniel, Earl, and Harvey Rippeon, Jr. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday March 14, 2007 1:00 PM at Locust Grove Church of the Brethren, 13356 Glissans Mill Rd. Mt. Airy , MD 211771 with the Rev. Wallace “ Bud” Lusk and Rev. Ross Kirk officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at BURRIER-QUEEN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, P.A., 1212 w. Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, MD 21784 on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Locust Grove Church of the Brethren or Frederick County Hospice PO Box 1799 Frederick, MD 21702-0799. Pall Bearers: Denny Duvall, Charles Rippeon, Jr., Steve Wentz, Robert Martin, John Rippeon, Larry Fogle, James Grumbine.