Nelson E. Hoffman Obituary
The memory of Nelson E. Hoffman (Hornell, New York), who passed away on November 27, 2025 at the age of 86, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Nelson E. Hoffman to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Howard Hoffman and Bertha Hoffman (Henry); his children, Janice and Jakie; and his siblings, Leota Gardner, Juanita Snyder, Shirley Hoffman, Ellen Tisdale and Howard Hoffman.
He is survived by: his wife Jean Zigenfus; his children, Lori Holcomb (Scott) of Alaska, Nelson Hoffman (Sharlene) of Dansville, Linda Smith (Pat) of South Dansville, Mark Hoffman (Trish) of Cohocton, Larry Hoffman (Jorge Vargas) of Pottsville, PA and Robin Hoffman; his parents-in-law, Robin Hoffman, Larry Hoffman (Jorge Vargas) of Pottsville, PA, Mark Hoffman (Trish) of Cohocton, Linda Smith (Pat) of South Dansville, Nelson Hoffman (Sharlene) of Dansville and Lori Holcomb (Scott) of Alaska; and his sister Virginia Cartwright of Short Track, NY. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson; several nieces & nephews.
Nelson's family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to either CareFirst Hospice, 3805 Meads Creek Road, Painted Post, NY 14870 or to the American Cancer Society, 13 Beech St., Johnson City, NY 13790.
