Pauline Elizabeth Hoffman

Pauline Elizabeth Hoffman, 100, of Frederick, Maryland, peacefully passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 at Frederick Health Hospital.  Born on February 3, 1925 in Libertytown, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Harrison John Dixon and the late Mary May Morgan Dixon.  She was married to William Nelson Hoffman for 55 years prior to his death on May 21, 2001.

Pauline was raised on her parents’ dairy farm in Union Bridge, Maryland where, alongside her siblings, she enjoyed much mischief and often regaled her family with stories of her happy childhood.  Pauline graduated from Liberty High School in 1943.  She loved to dance to the tunes of big bands and attended numerous dances held at dance halls all around the area and as far away as Atlantic City, New Jersey.  She loved many genres of music and performers, but, had a special affinity for Dean Martin, Perry Como, Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra.  After a lengthy courtship during his service in World War II, she married her husband on March 7, 1946 at The Glade United Church of Christ in Walkersville, Maryland following his discharge from the Army in January of that same year.  For most of her life, she reveled in being a wife, a mother, a grandmother and a great-grandmother.  She loved to cook and bake for her family and anyone who unexpectedly dropped by the house.  Up until the last year-and-a-half, she continued to cook Sunday dinners and serve at 1:00 P.M.  Her cookie jar was ALWAYS full of chocolate chip cookies, a favorite of her family.  For a long time, she attended Thursday luncheons at Ballenger Hall in Feagaville.  She cherished the memories of special occasions, especially her 50th wedding anniversary celebration in March 1996 as well as the recent memories of her 100th birthday celebration on February 2, 2025.  In recent years, she enjoyed reading, completing find-a-word puzzles, watching TV (especially Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy), talking on the phone with family & friends, visiting with family & friends, driving around the countryside on a Sunday/day trips and dining at Dutch’s Daughter (oyster sandwiches were her favorite).  When asked to what she attributed her longevity, she replied with coffee, ice cream, lots of good food, red lipstick, surrounding herself with family and friends and living an honest, happy life with lots of smiles and laughter.

Pauline is survived by her 3 daughters, Darlene Stockman, Denise Hoffman and Diane Morris and husband, James (Jim), all of Frederick, Maryland.  She’s also survived by her four grandchildren, Cynthia (Cindy) Palmer and husband, Scott, of Frederick, Maryland; Cheryl Frushour and husband, Jason, of Hagerstown, Maryland; Michael Stockman and wife, Jennifer, of Hagerstown, Maryland and Daniel (Danny) Morris of Frederick, Maryland; five great-grandchildren, Ally Frushour of Martinsburg, West Virginia; Amanda Frushour, Kylie Stockman, Cole Stockman and Corey Stockman, all of Hagerstown, Maryland.  In addition, she’s survived by a brother-in-law, Donald Hoffman and wife, Lucy, of Ranson, West Virginia, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Pauline was the last surviving member of her immediate family.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her sister, Lillian Cramer and her husband, Austin (Bud); her brother, Melvin (Dick) Harrison Dixon and wife, K. Virginia.  In addition, she was predeceased by her son-in-law, Richard (Dick) Eugene Stockman; brothers-in-law, Richard (Dick) Hoffman and wife, Charlotte; Lloyd (Buddy) Hoffman and wife, Ella Mae; Roscoe (Coe) Hoffman and wife, Norma; sister-in-law, Margaret Mike and husband, Eddie.
At this time, the family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to her daughter, Diane Morris, for her sacrifice and compromise of fulfilling the role as her mother’s caregiver for the past 24 years.  Also, thanks to Denise Hoffman, Jim Morris & Danny Morris for assisting Diane as much as possible in that role.

The family will receive family and friends from 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Keeney and Basford Funeral Home located at 106 E. Church Street; Frederick, Maryland.  The family will also receive family and friends one hour prior to the funeral service at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, March 10, 2025 in the Etchison Chapel of the funeral home.  Interment will immediately follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be John Cramer, Randy Cramer, Scott Palmer, Jason Frushour, Michael Stockman and Daniel Morris.  Honorary pallbearers will be Cole and Corey Stockman.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Jefferson Volunteer Fire Company at 4603-A Lander Road; Jefferson, Maryland  21755 or at www.JVFC20.com.