Obituary of Cheryl Ann Hoffner (Burns)

Cheryl Ann Burns Hoffner, of Villas, NJ., born December 3, 1955, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on June 20, 2025 after a lengthy illness. Surviving is her husband, Scott Hoffner. The couple would have been married 49 years in November. She was the daughter of the late Patrick Burns and Margaret Kelly and her late stepfather, Paul Kelly and her late grand-mother, Florence Santarsiero. She is survived by her two children, Christopher Hoffner of Quakertown Pa and Natalie Jones of Dunmore PA, along with 4 grandchildren, who were the love of her life. Also surviving are siblings Patricia LePore of Philadelphia and Mary Wills of Windgap, PA, and sister-in laws Lisa Marcinkevich and Jane Hoffner and brothers in-laws Mark Hoffner, Nick LePore and Tom Wills, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and an aunt and uncle. The family would like to thank Dr. Greco of Scranton and Dr. Amahd, and of course Nora and Phillys of Hope Cancer Center, Cape May Courthouse, NJ, not only for Cheryl’s care, but for their compassion and kind friendship. The family would also like to thank Lily from Journey Hospice for all of her help getting us through this difficult time. Cheryl was a kind and caring person who always put others before herself. She was full of life who enjoyed the simple things in life like walking on the beach with her dog friends or just sitting in the sunshine reading one of her books. She enjoyed volunteering her time and making new friends. Her positive outlook on life made her a joy to be around. For all that knew her, she will be sorely missed. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, June 26th at 10AM in Mary, Mother of God Parish at Holy Rosary Church, 316 William St., Scranton, PA 18508. Interment will follow in St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Dunmore, PA. Family and friends may pay their respects Thursday, June 26th from 9AM until time of Mass in the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Association, at donate.cancer.org.