Jeff will truly be missed by many.

A Celebration of Jeff’s life will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc., 519 Walnut Street, Columbia, PA  17512.

Family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.

Jeffrey A. Hinkle, 59, of New Providence, has gone to meet his Lord and Savior on October 24, 2024.

Jeff was born in Columbia, PA on October 28, 1964 to Martha Yvonne Koehler Hinkle and the late, Ralph W. Hinkle who proceeded him in death on May 23, 1997.  He leaves behind his daughter, Jaclyn M. Hinkle and her fiancé, Ernest Harper and her son, Carter T. Hinkle all of Mount Joy, PA and a son, William M. Hinkle and his fiancée, Briana Keyes and their son, Lyncoln Hinkle all of Lampeter Strasburg, PA.

In addition, Jeff also leaves behind his siblings, Deborah K. Hinkle Nikolaus wife of Michael, Columbia; Ralph “Rick” W. Hinkle husband of Deana Hoffmaster Hinkle, Columbia; Diane L. Hinkle Mastromatteo wife of Edward, Columbia; Dawn M. Hinkle Hanna wife of Jay, Strasburg; Scott B. Hinkle husband of Lisa Gebhard Hinkle, Neffsville; and his many nieces and nephews.

Additionally, Jeff leaves behind his companion of four years, Susan Newcomer and his side kick, Opie, his beloved dog, New Providence.

Jeff was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School and worked for Protech Mechanical, Landisville until retiring in April 2017. He enjoyed spending time with his friends, relaxing in his cabin in Potter County and riding his Harley. He will truly be missed by many. 

A Celebration of Jeff’s life will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc., 519 Walnut Street, Columbia, PA  17512 with Rev. Geoff Abendschoen, officiating.  Family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Jeff’s memory to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org.

Arrangements by the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc., Columbia/Landisville, www.clydekraft.com

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