Therese A. Hofacker, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the age of 93.  She was born on July 18, 1930, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Albert and Antoinette (Rummel) Kocher.  She graduated from Norwalk St. Paul High School.

Therese was a secretary at Maple City Ice and Fisher Music and "Pink Lady" at Fisher-Titus Hospital.  She enjoyed BINGO, bowling, playing cards, holiday decorations, and any time spent with her grandchildren, or great grandchildren.  Therese was a member of St. Mary Mother of the Redeemer Catholic Church.

She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, John Hofacker; their children, Linda (John) Bell, James (Sarah) Hofacker, Julie (Kevin) Leibold, and Sharon (Dave) Hurley; grandchildren, John Hofacker, Amy Smiley, Jason Leibold, Sean Coder, Kristin Leibold, Leah Ahern, Brian Hurley, Eric Bell, Ryan Bell, and Tracy Ream; and 11 great grandchildren, with one on the way.

In addition to her parents, Therese was preceded in death by her siblings, Robert Kocher, Mary Kocher, Virginia Missler, Roy Kocher, Charles Kocher, and Rita Fulton, and grandson, Brian Coder.

Friends and family are invited to her visitation on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, 98 W. Main St., Norwalk, Ohio.  A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at St. Mary Mother of the Redeemer Catholic Church, 38 W. League St., Norwalk, Ohio, 44857 beginning at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Anthony Recker officiating.  Burial will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to St. Mary Mother of the Redeemer Catholic Church or Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio 44870.  Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting: www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com