Cynthia K. Hofius, 55, of Hermitage, passed away with her family by her side following a brief illness, on Sunday, February 25, 2024, in her home.

Cynthia was born on November 18, 1968, in Del Rio, TX, a daughter of Glenn and Darlene (Thomas) Hofius. She graduated with honors in the 1987 class of Mercer High School. She then graduated from Sharon Regional School of Nursing at the top of her class, then went to the University of Pittsburgh, and completed her bachelor's degree with honors to become an RN.

Cynthia spent 32 years as a registered nurse, spending the majority of her career at St. Elizabeth's Hospital and Sharon Regional Hospital, working 12-hour shifts in the I.C.U. and C.C.U. She completed her career as a Director of Nursing at various locations.

She had a passion for traveling, many of her trips were to beaches because of her love of the ocean. Cynthia was an amateur photographer and enjoyed taking pictures of her trips and nature's beauty.

She is survived by her parents of Sharpsville; a daughter, Kaylee Burk, Charlotte, NC; two brothers, Richard Hofius (Amanda), Henderson, NV, and Shane Hofius (Susan), Clarion, PA; two nieces, Marianna Baenan and Emily Henry; two nephews, Cody and Dalton Hofius; her loving uncle and aunt, Lyn and Pam O'Brien, Apollo, PA, and Jeanine Hoffman, Marion, TX; and many cousins including Amy Craig, who helped care for her in her last days. She also leaves behind her 18-year-old cat, Halo.

Cynthia was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Oscar and Rosemary Thomas; and her paternal grandparents, Mark and Norma Hofius.

In keeping with Cynthia's wishes, there will be no services.