Dr. David Joseph Hoffman, Jr., age 78, of Chambersburg, was ushered to the gates of Heaven on Friday, May 9, 2025. His wife was by his side. He was born October 26, 1946, in Waynesboro, PA, the son of the late David J. Hoffman, Sr., and Rachel (Bricker) Hoffman. David graduated from Waynesboro High School, studied pre-med at Gettysburg College where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laude. He finished his formal education at Hershey Medical Center, where he was a proud member of the second graduating class. David began his medical career as the chief resident at St. Francis Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Following residency, he continued his career as a specialist in internal medicine at Brockie Internal Medicine Consultants in York, PA, until his retirement more than 30 years later.
David is survived by his wife, Carol (Grove) Hoffman, his children, Brent and his wife, Liz of Prague, Czech Republic, Tasha Asay and her husband, Bill of Wall, NJ, and Quay and his wife, Hallie of Mechanicsburg, PA, and eight grandchildren. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his brother, Terry Hoffman.
Dave’s life was defined by his calling, his family, and his faith in Jesus. In fact, in his last days, even through the debilitating fog of Alzheimer’s, he only wanted to hear, speak and sing about Jesus. On October 14, 1978, David was born again after hearing the testimony of a patient who miraculously stopped opioid addiction with no withdrawal symptoms. David viewed his vocation as a physician as his calling to partner with the Great Physician. He was a gifted and compassionate doctor. He made time to listen to his patients and worked tirelessly to diagnose and treat their bodies and minister to their spirits as well. David made the most of his sharp mind and was fully in his element helping scared and sick people. He loved learning new treatments, techniques, and philosophies in medicine.
David loved his wife from their very first date. They shared many travel adventures throughout their 55-year marriage. David loved to teach his children and neighborhood kids to swim. He valued education and served on the board of the Christian School of York, where all three of his children attended. His residency in Pittsburgh made him a lifelong Steelers fan. David adored going to the beach with his children, where he would slather on sunscreen and build sand castles and body surf until dinner. A day for Dave was incomplete without a bowl of fresh fruit or ice cream, or better yet, both.
Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 51 Asper Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257. Celebration of Life services will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Dugan Funeral Home, Inc. Public Visitation will take place from 1:00 PM until the time of service. Family and friends are invited to attend an ice cream social for David from 3:00-4:00 PM in the Hearthside Hall at the funeral home. Private interment will be at Mt. Rock Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in David’s memory to The Evangelical Alliance Mission, Global Outreach Fund, TEAM, PO Box 1683, Carol Stream, IL 60132-1683.