On Saturday, June 4, 2016, at 7:28PM, J. Lester Witwer ended his earthly journey and was ushered into the arms of his Lord and Savior. He passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side at Colonial Manor Nursing Home after a battle with Alzheimers. He was the loving husband of Mildred Burkhart Witwer. They would have been married 70 years on July 13th. Born on December 19, 1926 in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Elmer E. and Amy W. Witwer. Lester graduated from Penn Manor High School in 1944. He worked many years for Way Oil Company as a fuel oil delivery driver and later as a delivery driver for Williams Apothecary in Lancaster. Lester served in the U.S. Merchant Marines during WWII. He was a longtime member of First Assembly of God Church in Lancaster and later, New Life Assembly of God. He and Millie sang in the choir for many years and they often sang duets in church. Lester is survived by his wife, Millie, a son John L. husband of Suzanne, a daughter, Jodi K. Witwer Brown, sister E. June Armstrong all of Lancaster; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Thomas J. Witwer and two brothers, Gilbert E. and Kenneth W. Witwer. The family would like to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to the staff of Colonial Manor for the wonderful care of Lester during his final days. A Memorial Service will be held at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 N. George St, Millersville, PA 17551 on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 2PM with the Rev. Dominick Paglia officiating. Friends and relatives may call from 1 to 2PM at the funeral home on Saturday. Interment will be at convenience of the family. Kindly omit flowers. Contributions in Lester's memory may be made to the Alzheimers Association, Greater PA Chapter, 2595 Interstate Dr, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110 or the Colonial Manor Nursing Home, 970 Colonial Ave, York, PA 17403.