Jeffrey R. Hoffert

Jeffrey R. Hoffert, 73 of Bethlehem passed away on September 13, 2026. He was the husband of

Judith R. (Ritter) Hoffert, they were married 52 years on April 27th .

Jeff was born in Bethlehem on September 16, 1952 son of the late Walter and Elizabeth D. “Betty” (Troxell)Hoffert, Sr.

He graduated from Liberty High School in 1971 where he played football at Liberty and Northeast.

In his younger days he worked at Judy's father's store Sanitary Food Market where they met.

Jeff worked at the Bethlehem Steel Company at the Blast Furnace for 30 years and for 6 years he worked at the Bethlehem Steel plant in Sparrows Point, Maryland  After retiring he was a custodian at the LVIA for 10 years. He was a member of  AFL-CIO Local Steelworkers Union.

He was a member of Emmanuel E.C. Church in Bethlehem.

He was active in the City Line Little League,  and coached girls softball and led them to two Championships, one in 1988  with his daughter Tara and in 1995 with his daughter Laura. He was always the designated Dad driver for his children taking them to their many events.

Jeff and Judy played darts for the Suburban Church Dart league for over 60 years. He also played softball for Salem Lutheran Church in Bethlehem. He was a former JAYCEES member.  Jeff and Judy had their own flea market business for over 20 years. 

In his later years he enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and was a Season Ticket holder ofthe Lehigh Valley IronPigs Baseball for over 10 years. Jeff also loved taking his dogs Diva, Ellie and Hope for walks in the neighborhood. 

He is survived by his wife Judy, son Lawrence Hoffert husband of Laura Beth, daughters Tara Willard wife ofRandy and Laura Hoffert; seven grandchildren Joshua, Autumn, MaKayla, Josiah, Isaac, Brielle and Charis;Brothers Walter R. Hoffert, Jr. husband of Patricia, Joseph R. Hoffert husband of Linda and Jere R. Hoffert husband of Mary and many nieces and nephews. 

Viewing is on Friday September 25, 2026 from 6pm to 8pm in the Herron Funeral Home 458 Center StreetBethlehem, PA 18018.  Funeral Service on Saturday September 26, 2026 at 10:30AM with an additional viewing form 9:30AM to 10:30AM in the Herron Funeral Home. Burial to follow in Bethlehem Memorial Park Cemetery.www.HerronFuneralHomeCares.com

Contributions in his memory to Emmanuel E.C. Church 75 East Union Blvd. Bethlehem, PA 18018 , Alzheimer’sAssociation, www.alz.org or to an Animal Charity of your choice.