She was born in Reading, the daughter of the late Albert and Catherine (Stock) Hoffman.
She is survived by her daughter, Milissa, and her husband, John Kern Jr.; 6 grandchildren: Chrissy, Johnny, Honey, Cassie, Barbara and Katie Kern; and 3 great-grandchildren: Adelie Kern, Neveah Kern and Aubs Parsons.
She is also survived by her siblings: Peggy and her husband, Barry Scheib, Gracey and her husband, Bobby Velazquez, Carol Repert, Eddie Hoffman, Joe Hoffman Dollie Hoffman, Jackie Hoffman and Richard Hoffman.
She was predeceased by her son, Michael Crawford.
Funeral services will be held at the Auman Funeral Home, Reading, Thursday at 4 PM. Friends and family will be received at the funeral home on Thursday from 2-4 PM.
Memorial donations may be made in Linda's name to the American Cancer Society , 498 Bellevue Ave., Reading, PA 19605.
Published in Reading Eagle on September 27, 2011
