Linda L. Witmer, 56, of Leola, passed away July 25, 2011 at Hospice of Lancaster County on Good Drive. She was born in Lancaster to the late Leon and Verna Petersheim Witmer.

Linda worked 20 years for Kmart in Lancaster. A 1973 graduate of Garden Spot High School, she was involved in the performing arts program of GSPA under the direction of Stanley Deen and Francis Paumbo. Linda was commended for her work in the make-up department and on the stage. She volunteered at LGH. Linda enjoyed scrap booking and spending time with her many friends and beloved cat Cookie.

Surviving are her sisters Carol Arment and Judy Lauble, niece Tammy, nephew Nicholas, stepmother Anna Witmer and stepsiblings Bonnie, Robert, Douglas and Dennis Bair. A special thank you to all the staff at Hospice of Lancaster County for their kindness and loving care during Linda's final days.

A Memorial Service will be held 2 PM Wednesday, July 27, 2011, with Chaplain Keith Bitner officiating, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions can be made to the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100