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Catherine M. (Hohman) Witmer, 91

February 12, 2015

Catherine M. (Hohman) Witmer, 91, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at Lancashire Hall, on Thursday, February 12, 2015. Born in Lancaster, Catherine was the daughter of the late John A. and Sarah (Royer) Hohman. On December 6, 1947, Catherine married the late John R. Witmer, Sr. who died on November 15, 1974.
She was a 1941 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School and was a devout Catholic and member of the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. She gave her life to her family and was a homemaker who was very creative and loved to decorate and garden.
Catherine was the loving mother of 5 children: Nadia Greimann, wife of Calvin, of Exton, John R. Witmer, Jr., of Lancaster, Steven Brian Witmer, Sr., of Lancaster, Bradford Lee Witmer, of Landisville, and Michael Ray Witmer, of Lancaster; 6 grandchildren: John Brandon Greimann, husband of Noreen, of West Chester, Christopher R. Witmer, husband of Laura, of Lancaster, Anne M. Reed, wife of Joe, of Dunedin, FL, Steven Brian Witmer, Jr., husband of Katie, of Lancaster, John Jacob Witmer, of Charlotte, NC, and Catherine M. Lucas, wife of Michael, of Lancaster; 3 great-grandchildren: Jocelyn L. and Benjamin C. Greimann, and Owen C. Witmer; and a sister-in-law, Patricia Hohman, of East Petersburg. In addition to her parents and husband, Catherine is also preceded in death by her grandson, Jesse Brian Witmer and 4 brothers: Joseph, John, Raymond, and William Hohman.
Family and friends will be received from 6-8PM on Thursday, February 19, 2015, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St. Lancaster, PA 17602. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11AM on Friday, February 20, 2015, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 501 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA 17602, with the Rev. Daniel P. O’Brien as Celebrant. Family and friends will be received at the funeral home from 9:30-10:30AM, prior to the Mass. Catherine will be laid to rest at St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Catherine’s name may be made to the Lancaster Catholic High School, 650 Juliette Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601.

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February 24, 2015

Thank you, Gail, for your very kind words.  It was so nice of you to attend her Viewing on such a cold night. And it was a was a pleasure to see you after many years.  Mom and Aunt Lorraine always seemed like steadfast friends!  Forever!   Nadia Greimann

February 22, 2015

I’m sorry for the loss of your loved one. May you look towards the hope of the resurrection at (John 5:28,29) whereby, you will have the opportunity to be reunited with your loved one again in the future, right here on earth.

February 21, 2015

Thank you everyone for your kind words and condolence’s. It is so important to have friends and family during this difficult time.
Steve Witmer

February 19, 2015

To the fa saw her at Craig’s viewing she was sti stunning and she always was as nice as she was beautiful mily. Our deepest sympathy on Catherine’passing. I’ll always remember from years and years ago how stunningly beautiful she was and how she remained so even as she aged. When I saw her at Craig’s wedding she was still stunning and she was always as nice as she was beautiful I’ll remember also the times I babysat you children t for her and Johnny over on Park Ave. and the many times she came to our house or Lorraine and Joes  She always had the same “softness” of personality that your Grandma Hohman had. Funny years go by and u don’t see people but so many memories remain. Your memories also of her are now your treasurs   Love and caring thoughts Gail and Jen Smith (Lorraine”a sister ) 

February 19, 2015

Saying “Good Bye Mother” is the hardest thing I’ll ever do.  Steve  Witmer
 

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Thursday, February 19, 2015
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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414 East King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
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Lancaster, PA 17602
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Lancaster, PA 17602
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