Elwood "Huffy" P. Hoffert

Elwood Paul Hoffert, Jr., 87, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, formerly of Allentown, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2025, surrounded by his family. Elwood was born on August 7, 1937, in Allentown, PA to the late Elwood P. Hoffert, Sr. and Florence L. (Morris) Hoffert. Left to cherish Elwood’s memory are his wife, Janet K. Hoffert (Vass) of Myrtle Beach, SC; daughters, Lisa A. Hoffert of Conway, SC, Susan A. Hoffert-Fisher and husband Scott of Breinigsville, PA; grandson, George E. Watson, III of Conway, SC; granddaughter, Samantha A. Barli and granddaughter in-law, Sivahn Barli of Santa Monica CA; great-grandson, Asher L. Barli; brother, Robert C. Hoffert of Bethlehem, PA; sisters, Louella Hoffert and Gloria Delong of Allentown, PA; niece, Kimberly Hoffert and nephew, Jason Delong. Huffy was hired as a member of the park police in Allentown, Pennsylvania, in November 1963 before civil service hiring was in place. Because he was not hired through civil service, he was unable to join the Allentown Fraternal Order of Police or be promoted. That never deterred him from doing his job proudly and did not prevent him from earning the admiration of his fellow officers. In the 1980’s, he worked in the K-9 division of the Allentown Police Department alongside his beloved partner, Genghis. In 1992 he was honored by his co-workers, being voted Officer of the Year by the then 203-member FOP. Huffy was an inspiration to many younger officers and provided training and guidance whenever possible. He had a very special way of talking to people to keep them calm and was excellent at diffusing a situation. For this he received many letters of thanks and appreciation from both administration and community members he assisted. He retired in 2006 after more than four decades of service to the citizens and the City of Allentown. Huffy was a genuinely humble man and “quietly humorous”. His family was always at the forefront of his mind, and he took care of everyone. Always making sure his wife, children and grandchildren had everything they needed. On January 29, 2025, Elwood, and his beloved wife Janet, celebrated 59 years of marriage. In his spare time in his younger days, he enjoyed many hours fishing in Lehigh Parkway. Even tying his own flies for fly fishing with his friends and relatives. After retirement, he spent endless days working in his yard and garden and caring for his puppies who became his children. He was an avid reader, often reading multiple books in a week and truly enjoyed his old westerns on Grit TV. Huffy will be greatly missed by his family and friends. But all are grateful for their time spent with him. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations, in Huffy’s name, to Lehigh Valley Humane Society, 640 Dixon Street, Allentown, PA 18103 or Tidelands Community Hospice, 1600 Farrow Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.