William W. Hoffman, MD
OBITUARY
William W. Hoffman, MD, 91, formerly of Whitehall and Macungie, passed away Thursday,
April 30, 2026 at Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem, where he had been residing. He was the
husband of Eileen (Flamm) Hoffman. Born in Reading, Berks County, November 15, 1934, Dr.
Hoffman was the son of the late William A. and Kathryn (Oudinot) Hoffman. He graduated
from Reading Central Catholic High School and St. Joseph’s College, Philadelphia, PA, and
earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine. He served his
internship at Sacred Heart Hospital and maintained his own practice in Whitehall from 1961-
1996. In addition, he was on the active medical staff for Good Shepherd Home, Fellowship
Manor, & the former Allentown State Hospital. Dr. Hoffman was formerly the district medical
administrator at the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. He retired in 2001 from the Sacred
Heart Healthcare System, Allentown. Post his formal retirement, he practiced part time at
Robert Taxin & Associates with locations in Fogelsville and Lehighton. Dr. Hoffman was a
former member of the Pennsylvania and Lehigh County Medical Societies. He was a member of
St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, where he was a member of the Knights of
Columbus, Council 4397, and a member of Bishop Thomas J. Welsh Assembly 931.
Survivors: children, W. Christopher Hoffman, PhD, LTC Matthew W. Hoffman (USA, ret.) and
his wife, Son Ae, Susan L. Hoffman, Andrew D. Hoffman, Esq, Amy Eileen Hoffman.
Service: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 6th, at St.
Thomas More Church, 1040 Flexer Avenue with the Rev. Msgr. Andrew Baker as Celebrant.
Family and friends may pay their respects from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Wednesday in the church.
Interment will follow the Mass at Resurrection Cemetery, Allentown.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities of
the Diocese of Allentown, 402 W. Chew Street, Allentown, PA 18102.