William M.Hoffman;aged 76 years;211 Broad avenue;Belle Vernon;died Friday;July 17;1953;at 7:15 a.m.at his late home. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church;Belle Vernon. Surviving are his wife;Mrs.Irene Hoffman;a daughter;Rachel;at home;and a brother;Frank Hoffman;of Brockway. Friends are being received at the Melenyzer-Ferguson Funeral Home;Broad avenue;Belle Vernon;where funeral services will be held Monday;July 20;at 2 p.m.with Rev.Herbert Mountain;of the Baptist Church;West Newton;officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Charles L.Melenyzer and Shelby D.Ferguson;funeral directors.