shirley and her family on thanksgiving in new orleans

I found these pics on Facebook, posted by Rose.  The Hoffer clan at their best - dinner as a celebration.  Truth be told, Shirley has always had a gift for making even light fare feel special - a time to put all else aside, sit down and have conversation over delicious, healthful food!

top - Emma, daughter of Rick and Angie Hoffer

second - Rose and Grace, daughters of Jody and Ross Hoffer Gittell

third - Ross Gittell, Rick Hoffer, John Hoffer, Pat Lafferty

bottom - Angie Hoffer, Jody Hoffer Gittell, Sandy Lafferty, and Shirley Hoffer

Liam Hollinger, great grandson of Allen

Liam Hollinger (son of Seth)

The Jim Hollinger Family

Seth, Melissa, Jim (son of Allen), Donna and Ben Hollinger

Daughters of Jody Hoffer Gittell

Rose (15) and Grace (10) Hoffer Gittell, daughters of Jody Hoffer (daughter of Shirley) and Ross Jacobs Gittell.  

Sons of Sharon Hollinger Meck

Elijah, Jeremiah, and Josiah Meck, sons of Sharon Hollinger (daughter of Harold) and Steve Meck.  

FAMILY REUNION SCHEDULED

The Clayton Shearer Hollinger descendents have planned a reunion for Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, 2009.   The reunion is being planned by Lisa Hollinger Clemens (daughter of J. Robert) and Jody Hoffer Gittell (daughter of Shirley).

Saturday a group will gather at Hershey Park for the day.  Evening festivities will be held at the Lynden Gallery, home of Lisa, 117 South Market Street, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.   A light evening buffet will be available starting at 7:00 pm, with Jazz by Brandon Hollinger later in the evening.  

Sunday brunch will be held at John and Shirley's 285 Rhoda Drive, Lancaster, PA.  

Grandchildren of J. Robert - the missing two!

Zac and Michael, sons of Bryan and Judy Hollinger

Grandchildren of J. Robert, minus 2

Lynden, Ian, Joe, Layne, Maya and Jenna.  (Ian and Maya, children of Brad and April; the others are children of Lisa and Carl)