Doris E. Hoefgen

August 30, 1935 - May 28, 2018

Sparrowbush, NY - Doris E. Hoefgen, age 82, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018 at Bon Secour's Community Hospital in Port Jervis, New York. Born in Wanaque, New Jersey to the late Floyd, Sr. and Ruth (Douglas) Ricker, Doris had lived in New Jersey before moving to the Town of Deerpark, NY. She had been employed as a stenographer for the Port Jervis School District. She retired in 1991, but continued to work part-time for several years after her retirement. Doris was also the recording secretary for the residential council at St. Joseph's Place in Port Jervis. She enjoyed family history and also enjoyed cooking, collecting dolls, and collecting coins. Doris was predeceased by her brothers, Floyd Ricker, Jr. and Richard Ricker and her sisters, Mary Holmes and Janet Lasslett. She is survived by her son, Case R. Hoefgen and his fiancé Kerry Reilly of Sparrowbush, New York; her two grandchildren, Darren and Case, Jr.; her beloved canine companion, Sizzles; her sister-in-law Norma Ricker and many nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 23, 2018 at Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank Street (Route 23), Sussex. Friends may pay their respects to the family on Monday prior to the service from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Private cremation services have been held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.pinkelfuneralhome.com