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IN LOVING MEMORY,

Thomas Stephen Hoffmaster, 86, of Marysville, traveled to the heavenly trout
streams on September 5, 2023. Born in Harrisburg on June 5, 1937, he was the son
of the late Thomas E. Hoffmaster and Marie Scellato Hoffmaster Smith; and
preceded in death by his brother Timothy Hoffmaster (Donna), stepfather Raymond
A. Smith, dear friend Peggy Morrison and his beloved dog Parker.

He is survived by his daughters Chris Augustine (Michael) and Lori Castle
(Henry), son Steven T. Hoffmaster (Beth), grandsons Bryan Augustine and Jeffrey
Augustine, granddaughter Nicole Hoffmaster (partner Austin), niece Holly
Hoffmaster Bitner (Thomas), Aunt Etta ‘Billie’ Light, his dear friend Sherry
Groff, ex-wife and friend Jan Adams (John), brother-in-law and friend Ernie Pace
(Reba) and his beloved dog Winston. Tom is also survived by numerous cousins.

Tom was a man of many talents and interests. He was a master songbird carver,
created silver and gemstone jewelry, made knives and was a wood craftsman, just
to name a few. He was also an avid Penn State fan.

Tom was a retired PA Real Estate Broker and Certified Real Estate Appraiser. He
was a former member of the Marysville Lions Club and founder of the Rye Township
Lions Club. During his involvement with Lions International, he received the
prestigious Melvin Jones Award.

Tom was a recognized and accomplished Fly Fisherman. His love of fishing and fly
fishing spanned eight decades. He owned and operated a fishing and bait shop
(The Fly Shop) on N Main Street by the Susquehanna River then expanded to the
square in Marysville. He introduced packaged live bait in a refrigerated vending
machine with 24-hour access to live bait. He opened The Fly Tier’s Bench, a
wholesaler of flies and single pattern fly tying kits.

Tom is a past executive director of the PA Fly Fishing Museum Association
(PFFMA). He was instrumental in securing a facility to house world famous PA Fly
fishermen artifacts. A team upgraded the space prior to the initial museum’s
grand opening on the grounds of Allenberry. The PFFMA relocated to a larger
facility in Carlisle and allows for easier public access.

Tom’s love of fly fishing inspired him to be the founder of another
organization, the Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Association (PFFA), which dedicates
itself to education and opportunities for the youth as well as preservation and
conservation. The PFFA offers a program for the Boy Scouts to earn a Fly Fishing
Merit badge and the PFFA recently entered into a partnership with the Wildlife
Leadership Academy (WLA) to create Youth Fly Fishing Educational Training for
high school and college youth to experience fly fishing techniques, stream
awareness and habitat conservation. He was excited about this coming to
fruition.

Tom received awards from both the PA Fish Commission and the PA Federation of
Sportsman’s Clubs for his promotion of Fly Fishing and instructing the youth. He
also received the prestigious honor from the Fly Fisherman’s Club of Harrisburg,
receiving the ‘Order of the Hat’ award that is displayed in the PFFMA.

Tom hosted large fly fishing shows in Carlisle with many vendors. The PFFA and
PFFMA have had a presence in many fly fishing shows in PA and NJ. He organized
several fly fishing trips to Slate Run in Pine Creek with his fly fishing
friends. The camaraderie experienced on these trips was incredibly special to
him.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to the many healthcare
professionals that provided care for Tom during his illness. We would also like
to acknowledge the PFFA and PFFMA members for contributing to Tom’s vision and
your invaluable friendships.

The family has entrusted care to Michael J Shalonis Funeral Home in Marysville.
A private burial will take place at the Chestnut Grove Cemetery at the family’s
convenience.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Tom’s life, at an informal gathering
held on September 25, 2023 from 1:00pm-4:00pm at Buhrig’s Gathering Place, 25 E
Main St, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (parking in rear 43 E Strawberry Alley).

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The mission of the Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Association is to
inform, educate and advocate fly fishing in Pennsylvania.

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The Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Association is a 501 (C)3 non profit Pennsylvania
corporation. The PFFA was organized to bring
more individuals into fly fishing, targeting our youth, families and beginners
that feel they want to experience the pleasures of fly fishing.


We feel by working and partnering with other non profits, that by enhancing
their opportunities, and by working together, we may accomplish our
mutual goals more efficiently. Trout Unlimited, Project Healing Waters, Fly
Fisher’s International, Fly Fishing and Conservation Camps, the
Scout Fly Fishing Merit Badge Program, The USA Youth Fly Fishing Team, Casting
For Recovery, are just a few of non profits we try to assist.


The PFFA assists these organizations with added volunteers, donations of prizes
and monies, fly tying materials and tools, space and
opportunities to present their organization at PFFA events at no charge that
they may promote their many programs.



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Please visit our friends at The PA Wilds and click on the image below to read
Nick Lyter’s most recent blog which discusses the origin of the
Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Association.








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Marysville PA, 17053

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