Ethel J. Hoffman (nee Strategier) was beloved of 65 years to Malvon Hoffman, dear daughter of the late Elmer and Frances Strategier and sister of the late Norma Engelman. Mrs. Hoffman died at Mercy-Franciscan Hospital, Western Hills Campus, on Sunday, August 17, 2003. Friends are invited to attend the visitation Thursday from 6 to 8 PM at the Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home, 2880 Boudinot Avenue at Queen City. Funeral service will be held privately.