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              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Sunday, March 31, 1996                 TAG: 9603310010
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IRIS T. HOFLER

Iris T. Hofler, of the 4000 block of Lakeview Drive, died March 28, 1996.

She was retired from Leventhal Bros. Co. Inc. of New York City. She was a member of Emanuel A.M.E. Church, Portsmouth; Chesapeake Choral Group; Chesapeake Civic League; Shirts and Skirts Club; and the Neighborhood Watch Association.

She is survived by her husband, Fred D. Hofler; six stepchildren; three sisters; a brother; and five grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday in Mt. Lebanon A.M.E. Church, Elizabeth City, and the interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Elizabeth City. A wake service will be Monday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Emanuel A.M.E. Church, Portsmouth. Fisher Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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