Elizabeth Hoffman

Elizabeth M. "Betsy" Hoffman, 101, Altoona, passed away quietly Wednesday night at her home. She was born in Wilkes-Barre, daughter of the late Frederich W. and Edith M. (Seigel) Schacht. She married J. Paul Hoffman on July 11, 1931, at St. Paul's Church, Chicora. He preceded her in death Oct. 20, 2006, after their 75th wedding anniversary. Surviving are a daughter, Dr. Jenny L. Rajput and husband, Dr. M. Akram, of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada; a granddaughter, Sabra A. Rajput-Gingras of Sault Ste. Marie; a grandson, Dr. Hussein J. Rajput of Mendota Heights, Minn.; two great-grandchildren: Leila J. and Aaron J. Rajput; two nieces; and two nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Streby; and two brothers: Robert and Walter Schacht. Elizabeth was a graduate of Berlin High School. She was a member of Faith United Church of Christ, Altoona, where she served in the choir. She will be remembered by her family and friends as the baker of excellent pies and hundreds of Christmas cookies as well as for her original sense of humor, kindness and generosity. Friends will be received from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., Juniata (www.maukandyates.com), where a funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, Pastor John Emig officiating. A committal service and interment will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Paul's United Community Church Cemetery, Chicora, by Pastor Randall Forester.