David A. Hoffman ’54

David Hoffman, a retired obstetrician, died Feb. 12, 2008, in Reading (Pa.) Hospital and Medical Center in the city where he was born.

At Princeton, he was a biology major and a member of Campus Club. He was accepted to the University of Pennsylvania Medical School on completion of his third year at college. After graduating from medical school in 1957, he trained in obstetrics and gynecology at Reading Hospital, and in 1961, opened an office in Wyomissing, Pa.

During an active medical career that included delivering more than 6,000 babies, David transitioned into reproductive medicine and ultimately retired in 2002. He served in many other capacities, including the Medical Books for China International donation program. He had numerous avocations and was a scholar of local history, tall clock cases, and mechanical music.

David is survived by his wife, Dr. Kristen Angstadt; five children, David, Joda, Beth, Amy, and Meg. The class extends its condolences to his extended family. Contributions may be made to a scholarship fund in his memory at Lebanon Valley College, 101 N. College Ave., Annville, PA 17003.