# Narrative Summary of the Obituary
Mary Louise Hoffman, born 13 Jan 1906 in Norfolk, Virginia, died 5 Jul 1962 in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was survived by her husband, mother, and two sisters.

# Narrative Summary of Funeral Services
Funeral services were held on 10 Jul 1962. Interment took place in the Methodist Cemetery at Williamstown.

# Transcript of the Edited Obituary
Mary Louise Collings

Birth: 13 Jan 1906  
Death: 5 Jul 1962

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Mrs. Mary Louise Hoffman

Mrs. Mary Louise Hoffman, of Shreveport, La., whose husband Joseph Marlin Hoffman is a former Williamstown resident, died on July 5, 1962, at Shreveport.

Born in Norfolk, Va., on Jan. 13, 1906, Mrs. Hoffman had resided in Shreveport since 1941. She was a member of Highland Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband; her mother, Mrs. W.G. Collings of Schenectady, N.Y.; two sisters, Mrs. Alfreda Begley of Schenectady, N.Y., and Mrs. Alberta Musgrave of Cherry Hill, N.J.

Funeral Tuesday morning, July 10, 1962, from Home, 201 E. Market St., Williamstown. The Rev. Kenneth Zimmerman, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church, will officiate at services. Interment in the Methodist Cemetery at Williamstown.

Pottsville, Pennsylvania  
Pottsville Republican  
9 Jul 1962  
Page 15  
Obituary for Mary Louise Hoffman

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[Birth: 13 Jan 1906 - Norfolk, Virginia, USA]  
[Death: 5 Jul 1962 - Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA]  

# Vital Statistics Summary
| **Name**                     | Mary Louise Hoffman                           |
|------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|
| **Age**                      | 56 years                                      |
| **Birth**                    | 13 Jan 1906; Norfolk, Virginia, USA           |
| **Death**                    | 5 Jul 1962; Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA |
# Table of Relationships
| **Name**                     | **Relationship**            | **Place of Residence**  |
|------------------------------|-----------------------------|-------------------------|
| Mary Louise Hoffman          | Decedent                    | Shreveport, Louisiana   |
| Joseph Marlin Hoffman        | Husband                     | Shreveport, Louisiana   |
| Mrs. W.G. Collings           | Mother                      | Schenectady, New York   |
| Mrs. Alfreda Begley          | Sister                      | Schenectady, New York   |
| Mrs. Alberta Musgrave        | Sister                      | Cherry Hill, New Jersey |
# Publication Details
| **Detail**                   | **Information**       |
|------------------------------|-----------------------|
| **Publication Date**         | 9 Jul 1962            |
| **Published In**             | Pottsville Republican |
| **Page Number**              | Page 15               |
# Other Relevant Information
Mary Louise Hoffman was a member of Highland Baptist Church and had resided in Shreveport since 1941.