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W. L. 'Doc' Hoffman Dies at 70; Survived Pearl Harbor Bombing William L. "Doc" Hoffman, 70. a former longtime resident at 141 Dalton died this morning at St.

Luke's unit, B.MC. He made his home at the YMCA for the past three years. Mr. Hoffman narrowly escaped injury during the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on Dec. 7, 1941.

A- radio mechanic for many years, he had been assigned a few months before as a radio technician with the U.S. Bureau of Aeronautics to the naval air service on Ford Island in Pearl Harbor. "It was my day Mr. Hoffman related, "and I was walking a parking lot when the Japanese planes appeared overhead. They swooped low and let bombs fly in all directions.

Every man on the island raced to get a gun or rewas my job to help condiport, to his post. tion planes to send pilots into the air. While we were doing this, bombs of all descriptions dropped all around us. It wasn't until after the Japanese left that I realized my automobile had been struck by shell In 1942 Parade Here Mr. Hoffman and his shrapnel-chipped car later appeared here in the Fourth of July parade in 1942.

Born in Jersey City, N.J., the son of William and Josephine Hansen Hoffman, he lived here for many years. A retired painter, he had worked for a number of area painting contractors. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. City Note -Mrs. Rodney Main of 19 Bay State Road won a sewing machine yesterday at the first anniversary celebration at Karpet Korner, 111 Wahconah St.

Charles Barzowskas of Pittsfield and Mrs. Fred Laramee of Great Barrington. Services will be tomorrow morning at 11 at Dery Funeral Home. The Rev. Carrol A.

Turner, pastor of Morningside Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Pittsfield Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Mrs. Anna Killfoile NEW YORK Mrs.

Anna E. Killfoile, 83, of 144 East 22nd St. died last night at the Josephine Baird Nursing Home. She had lived in Stockbridge, for 20 years before moving here 30 years ago. Her husband, Thomas Killfoile, died in 1940.

Mrs. Killfoile was a parishioner of the Church of the Epiphany. She leaves three sons, Daniel of York and Thomas and Bernard Killfoile of Lathrup Village, a daughter, Mrs. Robert Green Rutherford, N.J.; and a sister, Agnes Burke of Forest Hills, L.I. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St.

Mary's Church, Rutherford, Friday at 9, with Joseph's Cemetery, Stockbridge, at 1:30: Calling hours at the Diffily Funeral Home, Rutherford, will be tonight from 7 to 9 and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Antoni Mierzejewski A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Antoni Mierzejewski celebrated this morning at Holy Family Church by the Rev. Ladislaus F. Pelczynski. Burial was in St.

Joseph's Cemetery. Bearers were Gregory Garry S. and Thomas T. Mierzejewski and David A. Miers, all grandsons.

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Helen K. Haskins, James M. Hoffman, William L. Killfoile, Mrs. Anna Weingar, William H.

Wojeik, Mrs. Stella T. Other obituaries on opposite page Mrs. Stella T. Wojcik Mrs.

Stella Tiska Wojcik, 79, of 971 West St. died this morning at St. Luke's unit, BMC. Born in Poland, she lived here for 60 years. She was a waitress employed by the Berkshire Hills Diner.

She was a communicant of Holy Family Church. Mrs. Wojcik leaves five sons, Clement, Alfonse Tiska of and Rochester, Edmond Tiska and Martin Wojcik all of Pittsfield, and Edward Tiska of Goldsboro, N.C.; three daughters, Mrs. Valentina Mangapit of Warminster, Dorothy Wojtkowski and Mrs. Theresa Quillard of Pittsfield; 22 grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.

Friends may call at the Bloniarz Funeral Home tonight from 7 to 9 and tomorrow from 2 to 4: and 7 to 9. The funeral will be' Friday morning, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at Holy Family Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Mrs.

Helen K. Griffin Mrs. Helen Kallman Griffin, 70, of 262 Lenox Ave. died this morning at Pittsfield General unit, BMC. She was the widow of Clifford P.

Griffin, who died in 1964. Born in Boston, she lived here for 50 years. Mrs. Griffin was a communicant of St. Charles' Church and was a member of the Rosary Society and the Lions Auxiliary.

She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Suzanne K. Dow, with whom she made her home; a brother, Gerard Kallman of Hollywood, and two granddaughters. Friends may call at the Dwyer Funeral Home tonight from 7 to 9 and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. The funeral will be Friday morning, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at St.

Charles' Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. George F. Godfrey WILLIAMSTOWN George F.

Godfrey of Danforth Street died last night at his home. He was service manager of South Street Motors, Pittsfield, for five years, until his retirement last year because of ill health. Born in Williamstown, the son of Frank M. and Florence Lee Godfrey, he was employed for 17 years at Grundy's Garage, 10 of those years as service manager. He later went to South Street Motors.

Besides his wife, the former Olga B. Trenti, he leaves a son, Clifford F. of Williamstown; and four sisters, Mrs. Francis Weyers, Mrs. Arthur Maino and Mrs.

Laura Beverly, all of this town, and Mrs. Teresa L. Ray of North Adams. Friends may call at the Hopkins Funeral Home tonight from 7 to 9. Services will be tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 at the White Oaks Congregational Church.

The Rev. F. Nelson Schlegel, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Eastlawn Cemetery. 141 North DOWNTOWN PITTSFIELD Daily 9:30 5:30 Thursday Till 9 p.m.

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A native of Providence, R.I., he served ed in the U.S. Army during World War II and earned the Purple Heart for wounds received in Belgium, He later went to New York University and studied with the American Theatre Wing and Actors Studio of New York. He helped organize the Town Hall Theatre Group in Sturbridge and the Palm Tree Playhouse in Sarasota, Fla. Prior to moving to Israel he gained prominence as a television actor and director. Currently, he is directing the Broadway production of "The Madness of God" by.

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Weingar Authority Funerals Dies in on Lee History LEE Lt. Col. William H. Weingar (USAR, 91, whose family was one lot the first to settle in this town and who became an authority on the town's history, died Hospital. yesterday Sarasota (Fla.) As a 5-year-old child, Col.

Weingar witnessed the first East Lee flood, which occurred in 1886. The flood, which occurred early one April morning when the dam broke at Mud Pond high above the East Lee Valley, roared down Greenwater Brook, taking seven lives knocking out the brookside industries that thrived at that time in East Lee. The Weingars lived at that time in what is now known as the Dennis house on the north side of Route 20. The water from the first flood came up to the windowsills of the house. A second flood in East Lee three years ago, also resulting when a dam broke at the same Mud Pond, took two lives in East Lee on a Sunday afternoon in March, but thanks to the intervening Massachusetts Turnpike, the waters barely reached the Dennis house this time and did considerably less damage throughout the village.

Col. Weingar gave his extensive writings on the history of Lee to the Lee Library when he moved from East Lee to Egremont in 1959. He also donated a large collection of old photos of the town to the library and to The Berkshire Eagle. Born in the Dennis House March 26, 1888, he lived as a boy in West Springfield and graduated from high school there. He graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1910 with a degree in mechanical engineering and went to work for the Brown Cotton Gin Co.

of New London, Conn. He worked the next several years in this country and abroad for several firms, including the Studebaker. Corp. of South Bend. and the Maxwell Motor Co.

of Detroit. During World War he was in charge of war production for the Remington Arms Co. of Bridgeport, and later joined Pratt Whitney Co. in Hartford. He became an expert in the manufacture of gauges.

In this capacity, he became active in the Army Reserves. In 1928, he joined the American Austin Car Co. and served capacities, including that of general sales manager. He retired in 1934 and returned to East Lee until called up for active duty by the Army during World War II. He was a member of the former East Lee Chapel and later the Lee Congregational Church, and American Legion Post 157.

He also belonged to civic groups in Lee and several professional organizations of national scope. Donald H. Cande The funeral for Donald H. Cande of Dalton will be tomorrow at 11 a.m. at the Grace Episcopal Church with the Rev.

Frederic F. Jilison, officiating. Burial will be in Ashuelot Cemetery. Calling hours at the Bartlett-Wellington Funeral Home will be today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. There will be a Masonic service tonight at 8 by the Unity About 1950 Col.

William H. Weingar He leaves his wife, Mrs. Mildred Palmer Weingar of Sarasota; a daughter, Mrs. Herbert T. Fitch of Penn Yan, N.Y., two grandchildren and one greatgrandchild.

Graveside services and burial will be held at Fairmount Cemetery here at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested contributions to the Suncoast Heart Association of Sarasota. Robarts Funeral Home, Sarasota, is in charge. Mrs. Theodore Skowron The funeral of Mrs.

Theodore Skowron of Cheshire was this morning at the Dery Funeral Home, Cheshire, with the Rev. Robert Cummings, rector of the St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Adams, officiating. Burial will be in Cheshire Cemetery. Bearers were Ernest King, Eugene Melville, Charles L.

Jepson, Everett Lamb, George Coussoule and Solomon P. Cole. Henry E. Slater Services for Henry E. Slater were held this morning at the Dery Funeral Home.

The Rev. Courtland R. Pusey of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church officiated. Burial was in St.

Joseph's Cemetery. Bearers, all grandsons, were David Slater, Robert Phillips, Carl Poulton Richard Poulton, Gary LaCasse and John Tooley. Neal A. Piper Services for Neal A. Piper were held this afternoon at the Dery Funeral Home.

The Rev. Edward Carr, pastor of the Glad Tidings Church, officiated. Burial was in Pittsfield Cemetery. Bearers were Ovide and Lawrence Choiniere, Russell and Bernard White, Leslie White Jr. and Henry Duffy.

Peter J. Rilla The funeral of Peter J. Rilla will be held tomorrow morning at 8:15 from the BencivengaDagnoli Funeral Home, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 9 at Mount Carmel Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. The Rosary will be recited tonight at 7:30. Mrs. Angelo Tesoniero Liturgy of Christian Burial for Mrs. Angelo Tesoniero was celebrated this morning at Mount Carmel Church by the Rev.

Richard Ahern. Members of the Ladies' Guild forming a guard of honor at the church were Mrs. Raymond Bertolino, Mrs. Joseph Ricci, Mrs. Jules Melle and Mrs.

Joseph Francese. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Bearers were Angelo Aniello and Bernard Tesoniero and Anthony Marchetti, all cousins, and Luigi and Anthony Marchetti, nephews. John E.

Synan The funeral of John E. Synan will be held Friday morning at 9:15 from the family home, 96 Bay State Road, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 at St. Teresa's Church. Burial will be in Pittsfield Cemetery. There will be no calling hours.

Angelo Maida The funeral of Angelo Maida will be held tomorrow morning at 9:30 from the Dery Funeral Home, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 at Mount Carmel Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. In Memoriam Notices Anniversary Masses Card of Thanks and Death Notices noon for the same day's publication.

Cash in advance is required. 35 cents per line. $1.75 minimum charge. will be accepted at The Berkshire Eagle daily for the following day's publication with the exception of death notices which will be accepted up to Card of Thanks I'd like to sincerely thank all my friends, relatives and neighbors for their many cards, flowers and gifts. sent to me during my recent long stay at Pittsfield General Hospital.

Everything was greatly appreciated. Annette ghenti..