Stephen J. Hoffer, 92, formerly of Slatington, died peacefully Aug. 11, 2025 at Fellowship Villa, Whitehall where he had been residing. He was the husband of Dorothy L. (Schaffer) Hoffer to whom he was married 65 years. Born in Northampton, he was the son of the late Stephen Hoffer and Johanna (Klepeis) Hoffer Schwartz.

He faithfully and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

He was employed at Mack Trucks, Inc. in Allentown for 33 years before retiring in 1987. During his tenure at Mack Trucks, he held various positions at the assembly plant retiring as a production line truck driver. He was a member of the Allen O. Delke American Legion Post No. 16, Slatington and the former Veron G. Kern V.F.W. Post No. 8344, Schnecksville. He was a member of Assumption B.V.M. Roman Catholic Church, Slatington. He was an avid RV traveler.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters, Julia C. Miller, of Schnecksville, Jane E. Frantz, of Slatington; son, David S. Hoffer (Rhonda), of Walnutport; grandsons, Jared, Lance, Nicholas, Ryan; great-grandson, Caden.

A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville with the Rev. (Fr.) Eric R. Arnout officiating. Family and friends may pay their respects noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 16 at the funeral home. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, 18078-0196.