Jessica Lee Witmer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jessica Lee Witmer, age 53, of Hegins, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 at her residence, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Wednesday, September 22, 1965, in Pottsville. She was a 1983 graduate of Williams Valley High School and also attended the McCann School of Business, Pottsville. Jessica worked as a supervisor in area garment factories and had last worked for the Citizen Standard. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Donaldson. She was also a member of the Joliett Fire Company. Jessica enjoyed traveling and going to the beach. She is survived by her husband Michael E Deeter, to whom she was married for 35 years. She is also survived by her father Carl R Witmer and his companion Dolly Shoffler of Good Spring; her mother Carol A Schwalm and her husband Walter of Sacramento; a son, Matthew E Deeter and his wife Heather of Hegins; two grandsons, Bentley A Deeter and Luke E Deeter; two brothers, Kenneth C R Witmer and his wife Sheila of Good Spring and Carl D Witmer and his wife Renee of Pitman; two sisters, Rebecca Wolfgang and her husband Troy of Good Spring, Michele L Maidenford and her companion Rick Graver of Newtown; several nieces and nephews; several great nieces and nephews; two god daughters, Jennifer Wolfgang and Lauren Wolfgang both of Good Spring; and a beloved sister in law, Susan Morgan of Gratz. Funeral services were held at the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, on Monday, January 7, 2019, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Curtis Zemencik officiating. A viewing was held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Monday at the funeral home. Jessica requested that everyone should wear casual beach attire to the service. Burial was made in St. John's Cemetery, Hegins. Memorial contributions can be made to Joliett Fire Company, 401 Main Street, Joliett PA 17981. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.

Jessica Lee Witmer

September 22, 1965 - January 3, 2019

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