In Memory of Martha Risley Hoffman

January 26, 1948 - June 14, 2021

Resided in New Hartford, NY


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Martha Risley Hoffman, 73, of New Hartford, passed away, June 14, 2021, at her home.

She was born January 26, 1948, in Utica daughter of the late Richard C. and Elaine Hubbard Risley and graduated from UFA.

Martha married John A. Hoffman, October 10, 1970, a marriage filled with love and laughter until his passing August 31, 2000.

She worked in the New York State Court System for many years retiring March 6, 2006, as the Chief Clerk of the Oneida County Surrogate Court, as position she held for many years.

Martha was a member of the Utica Curling Club and was affiliated with the Oneida County Republican Committee. She enjoyed golfing, formerly at Glass Hill Golf Club. Martha enjoyed traveling, especially to Cabo San Luca and Hilton Head Island.

She is survived by her cousins, Jacquelyn Wiggins, of New Hartford, Robert Risley of New Hartford, Sharon Halligan of Sauquoit, Cheryl Suarez of FL and Brooks Anderson; her half-sister Betsy Sabol of OR and her children Nancy Bechtol and Stacy Sabol; her close companion Matt Cashion and his sons John and Chris. She leaves a large “family circle” of friends, neighbors and traveling companions. Martha also loved her feline companions over the years Darby, Stanley, Dwayne, Phil, Friday and O’Reilly. In addition to her parents, she was pre-deceased by her sister Elaine Risley in 2017.

Per Martha’s wishes services will be private and interment will be in Norwich Corners Cemetery. There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Spring Farm Cares, 3374 State Route 12, Clinton, NY 13323 or www.springfarmcares.org.

Arrangements are in the care of Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral and Cremation Services, New Hartford.