Date: 1/31/26 5:40 am From: Eric Hall <emhall...> Subject: Re: Recent Passing of Birders
I remember Joyce Hoffman as such a generous birder. Back in the 80's when my brother Nathan and I were young and without transportation, we would tag along with her on North Hills birding trips. She was so enthusiastic - It made discovering birding even more exciting for us.
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From: Bird discussion list for Pennsylvania <PABIRDS...> on behalf of Darwin Evangelista <000001f862a9bc86-dmarc-request...>
Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2026 7:22:33 AM
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Subject: Re: Recent Passing of Birders
Thank you for sharing. Although I never met them, I understand their importance in the world of birding.
To all you others who I know or may not know, stay safe and stay healthy.
Blessings,
Huey Evangelista
Laureldale, Berks County
> On 01/23/2026 8:21 AM EST Michael Fialkovich <0000012b4af48ab0-dmarc-request...> wrote:
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> Hi Everyone,
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> Just making sure this sad news gets to everyone. Three long time and well known Pennsylvania Birders have passed away over the past several weeks.
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> Joyce Hoffmann of Allegheny County passed December 22, 2025.
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> Gene Wilhelm from Butler County passed away January 18, 2026.
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> Thomas Clare Nicholls of Crawford County passed away January 20, 2026.
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> May they rest in peace.
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> Mike Fialkovich
> Pittsburgh Area, Allegheny County
