Richard Allen Witmer

Richard A. Witmer, 82, of New Holland, passed away on Saturday. February 3, 2024.

He was the husband of Lisa Ann Bretz Witmer. Born in Sunbury, he was the son of the late Donald G. and Martha Deal Witmer.

Richard had worked many years in the automotive industry at John Sauder Chevrolet and Turner Buick. He attended Ephrata Church of the Brethren. In the past, Richard had served on the New Holland Borough Council. Richard had a Street Rod and had enjoyed attending car shows.

Surviving besides his wife is a step daughter, Jessica wife of Robert Adamire of Jacksonville, FL; a step son, Joshua Heffley of Ephrata; four step grandchildren; and a sister, Diane Burrell of Northumberland.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 8, at 7:30 P.M. at the Groff High Funeral Home, 145 W. Main St., New Holland, PA. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home on Thursday from 6:00 P.M. until the time of the service. Interment in the Pomfret Manor Cemetery, Sunbury, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.