Dianne A. Hoffman – Lowville, N.Y.
Dianne A. Hoffman, 75, of Lowville, N.Y., passed away Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, in Rostraver Township at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her loving family. Dianne was born May 9, 1944, in St. Johnsbury, Vt., the daughter of the late Joseph Guy and Rita Sicard Voyer. She attended Mount St. Joseph Academy through her junior year and St. Johnsbury Academy for her senior year, graduating in 1962. She was employed by AMF as an accountant until she started her family. She later worked as a crossing guard at Lowville Academy and with her husband in the family cheese business. Dianne volunteered in the lunch program at St. Peters School in Lowville and other areas of the school. She also volunteered at the St. Peters Parish Festival since its inception. Dianne was an avid bowler and golfer and loved to travel in her early life. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold J. Hoffman, on June 5, 2018; five brothers-in-law, Lowell, Russell and Leonard Hoffman, Maurice “Murph” Murphy and Rollian Martin; and two sisters-in-law, Jane Hoffman and Virginia Martin. Survivors include her daughter, Rebecca A. Wessel and husband James of Rostraver Township; two grandchildren, Jacob Anthony and Peighton Alise Wessel; four sisters, Dolores Hoffman, Jeannette Murphy and Denyse (Dennis) Dening, all of Lowville, and Helene (Kevin) Aubel of Baldwinsville, N.Y.; a brother, Donald Voyer of Victor, N.Y.; a sister-in-law, Bethany Hoffman of Massena, N.Y.; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Arrangements are being handled by ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE, INC., 40 Second St. Ext., Donora, PA 15033, 724-379-6900, where friends will be received from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. Funeral services will follow at 4 p.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Father Dan Valentine officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions may be made in Dianne’s name to Amedisys Hospice, Comfort Keepers, Friends of Lewis County Hospice or just be kind and “pay it forward.” To share a condolence, please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com.
