Roger A. Hoff

Roger A. Hoff, 82, of New Holland, died Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Ephrata Manor after a brief illness.

Born in York, he was the son of the late Clarence and Agnes (McManus) Hoff. He was married 58 years on Dec. 31 in Towson, MD to Julia L. (Willders) Hoff.

Surviving in addition to his wife are four children, Keith E., Michael E., Ricky S., and Scott E. Hoff.

Education: Diploma, Public Schools, 1948; U.S. Army Food Service Schools; Certificate, ICS School of Modern Management; Certificate, NAFFP College of Industry Knowledge.

Appointments held: Administrative Manager, Baking and Food Industry; Administrative Manager, Fleet (Trucking) Operations; City Manager, Avis Rent-a-Car System; Executive Manager (Leasing), Rollins Leasing Corporation, Rollins International. Appointed Notary Public, State of Pennsylvania, for a four-year term. Contributor of news articles to Clarion, New Holland, Pa.

Professional and civic affiliations: Pennsylvania State Chairman for Brotherhood, 1965 (resigned due to business responsibilities); United Fund of Berks County (Collector, 1960-64, Campaign Volunteer Chairman, 1960-66); Boys Town, Neb. (Honorary Citizen, 1966-68); New Holland Junior Chamber of Commerce (Vice-President, 1963-64, President, 1964-65, State Director and Chairman of Board, 1965-66); New Holland Inter-Service Club Council (First Vice-Chairman); Community Park Board of Directors (Representative, 1965-66); Pennsylvania Society, 1965-; Originator of Miss New Holland Pageant, 1964; Organizer, First Tourist Bureau in New Holland (Lancaster County), Pa.; Pennsylvania Association of Notaries.

Other memberships: Pottstown Coin Club; American Coin Club; Philadelphia Baking Production Men’s Club; Viking A.A. York, Pa. Honours, prizes, awards: Outstanding Citizenship Award, United Fund Campaign, 1957, and many others.

Roger took basic training with the 101st Airborne and transferred to armored division as a Tank Commander and spent the last few years at the Underground Pentagon.

Other listings: Who’s Who, 1971-72; World Who’s Who in Finance and Industry, 1971; The Blue Book, 1971.

Hobbies: Numismatics; Antiques.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 2 pm at the Beck Funeral Home, 315 E. Main St., New Holland with viewing from 1-2 pm. Interment will be in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. To send the family online condolences visit us at www.beckfuneral.com.