Nancy T. Hoffman's Obituary
Nancy Hoffman, 84, passed away on December 14, 2024, in Jefferson Hills, PA.
Nancy is survived by her step-son Richard (Renaye) Hoffman, cousins Clifford (Constance) Timko, and Lazio Meszaros of Hungary, grandchildren Alexander Hoffman, Abigail (Logan) Stoner, and Sarah Hoffman. She is also survived by many relatives, friends, church community members and her beloved cats Ginger and Sammie.
Nancy is preceded in death by her husband Dr. Richard John Hoffman; parents Steven and Elizabeth Toth, brother William Steven Toth, and aunts Helen Timko and Julia Fuchela.
Nancy was above all things a faithful wife, mother and Christian. She was a member of The First Hungarian Reformed Church of Pittsburgh. She was a gifted leader in the food ministry, as well as church bookkeeper and devoted much of her time in serving her church in this manner.
Nancy was a culinary expert. She loved learning new recipes and cooking techniques, but also saw great importance in passing down the recipes that came with her Hungarian heritage. During holidays, she would spend much of her time making candies, special meals, and delicacies that would bring together family, friends and would create community with loved ones.
As a family historian she was invested in researching the Hoffman genealogy as well as her Hungarian roots, visiting abroad to heritage sites and ancestral hometowns. As a first generation native born American, she was bi-lingual, speaking fluent Hungarian. She also was an ardent gardener, an avid reader (of all genres) and enjoyed traveling for leisure. All of these activities she shared with her husband Richard, the love of her life.
Friends and family will be received from 10am-1pm on Saturday, December 21st, 2024 at the First Hungarian Reformed Church of Pittsburgh, 221 Johnston Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15207.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1pm following visitation at the church.
Interment will be handled by Jefferson Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First Hungarian Reformed Church of Pittsburgh.
Online condolences can be made at jeffersonmemorial.com.
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