Elizabeth J. Witman

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Witman, 92, formerly of Manheim, died peacefully on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at Moravian Manor, Lititz. Born in Manheim, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Edna Fisher Witman. Betty worked as a secretary for the Jacob H. Ruhl Insurance Company Manheim; previously she was employed as a book-keeper and secretary for the former Milton Fabrics and William H. Noggles Company both of Manheim. She was a 1937 graduate of Manheim High School. Betty was an active and faithful member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Manheim where she was a member of the Kappa-Nu Sunday school class, women's fellowship, choir member in her early years and was a Sunday school teacher. Betty volunteered for the Nearly-Nu Thrift Shop Manheim, and Meals on Wheels in the Manheim area. Her memberships included: Stiegel Roses Senior Citizens Group Manheim, and the Musical Art Society of Lancaster. Surviving is a niece Gwen Shireman of Manheim, a great niece, Karissa Shireman of Old Lyme, Conn., great nephews: Kyle Shireman of Otterbein, N.J., and Brett Shireman of Manheim. Preceding her in death are two sisters: Dorothy Witman, Helen Sangrey and a niece Nancy Bates Heisey. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service from Steinman Hall at Moravian Manor 300 West Lemon Street, Lititz, on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at 10:30 AM with Pastor R. Eugene Hill officiating. Interment is in Manheim Fairview Cemetery, Penn Township. Friends may visit with the family at Steinman Hall on Saturday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Please omit flowers. Those desiring may send contributions in Betty's memory to the charity on one's choice.