Regina Markiewicz Hoffman of Southampton, PA died peacefully on Sunday, October 14, 2012, at her home with her family by her side. She was 74.

She was the beloved wife of 47 years to the late Richard W. Hoffman Sr., who died in 2006.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Helen Kelly Markiewicz and sister of the late Joseph Markiewicz and Helen “Sissy” Dietz.

Mrs. Hoffman grew up in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia and was a resident of Southampton for the past 43 years. Regina graduated from Saint Hubert’s Catholic High School for Girls in 1957 and recently attended her 50th year reunion. A woman whose life was dedicated to the nurturing and guidance of her large family, Regina found the time to be a professional seamstress, a realtor, a Girl Scout leader, a Marriage Encounter counselor, an active member of the Phoenix Swim Club, an educational volunteer at Our Lady of Good Counsel and a proud member of “The Women of 57”. She loved spending time with her family and friends relaxing on the beach or on their boat.

She is survived by her children Richard W. Hoffman Jr. and his wife, Suzanne, of Feasterville, Denise M. Dillon and her husband, John, of Langhorne, Michele Shannon and her husband, William, of Warminster, and David Hoffman and his wife, Maureen, of Southampton, She is also survived by her sister, Mary Lawley and her husband, Francis of Philadelphia and her seven grandchildren: Richard III (Amanda), Rachael, Regina, Jacquelyn, Billy, Jessica, and Joey as well as two great grandchildren, Elsa and Richard IV.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings, Friday, October 19, 2012, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM and Saturday, October 20, 2012, from 8:30 to 9:30 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road, (at Holland Rd) Richboro, and to her Funeral Mass 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Southampton. Her interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Our Lady of Good Counsel School, 611 Knowles Ave., Southampton, PA 18966, or to the American Heart Association, 5455 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43214.