Judy Alice Witmer

Judy Alice Witmer, 77, of New Holland, PA, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, at her apartment at Garden Spot Village. Born in Groffdale, PA, she was the daughter of Edwin and Myrtle Mentzer. She was the wife of Galen R. Witmer with whom she celebrated 58 years of marriage on March 25th.

She was an active member of the New Holland Area Women’s Club in the 1970s and 80s, as well as the Garden Spot Midget Athletic Association where her son’s played baseball, basketball, and tennis. She was a committee member for Boy Scout Troop #48 throughout the 1980s.

When the boys were grown, Judy and Galen enjoyed taking cruises together, playing pinochle with their card club, listening to fifties music, and watching their grandkids in all their activities.

She collected Longaberger baskets and carnival glass. Tennis was her sport in earlier days which led her to pickleball in recent years. She enjoyed her flower gardens and watching her grandkids play sports.

Her grandchildren will always associate crab appetizers with dinners at grandma’s house, meadow tea for summertime parties, and Mr. Sprinkles for their ice cream desserts!

Judy earned an associate degree from Maryland Medical Secretarial School. She enjoyed a long career working in secretarial roles with Sperry New Holland, Ford New Holland, Carlos R. Leffler, as well as The Ressler Mill Foundation, and finally retired from Premier Custom-Built.

Judy attended Christian Fellowship Church in New Holland.

She is survived by her husband Galen; 2 sons, Michael (Carla) Witmer of Denver and Troy Witmer of Tampa, FL; her grandchildren Allison, Tanna, Carys, and Zane; and great-grandchildren Aliah and Bryar.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents Edwin and Myrtle Mentzer, and brothers Glenn and Kearny Mentzer. A private graveside service was held on April 25th at Zeltenreich Cemetery. To send an online condolence to the family, visit www.GroffEckenroth.com Arrangements by the Groff High Funeral Home, New Holland, PA