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Margaret J. Witmer, 86

Margaret J. (Bender) Witmer , 86, of Lancaster passed away Sunday, May 18, 2008 at home. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Myrtle (White) Rittenhouse. Margaret was married to the late Roy M. Bender before he passed in 1969. She was  the widow of the late Raymond Witmer.

Margaret was previously employed by the office of Pete Schweik, School district of Lancaster and the county of Lancaster . She enjoyed playing bingo and traveling to Wildwood Beach with her family. Margaret loved all animals especially her dogs. She loved being with her family and they were her life.

Margaret is survived by 5 sons; Larry Stark husband of Jan of Pequea, James Foehl of Lancaster, Roy Bender Jr. husband of Sharon of Mount Joy, Robert Witmer husband of Cindy of Lancaster, and Dave Witmer of York. 3 daughters; Bonnie Foltz wife of John of Lancaster, Debbie Sultzbach wife of Cyril of Lancaster, and Margaret Hull wife of James of Millersville. A step daughter; Lori Ann Dang wife of Tim of York. 21 grand children. 42 great grand children. 1 great great grandchild. 4 step grand children. 1 step great grandchild. And a sister Betty Stoll.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Heartland Hospice 217 Granite Run Drive Suite 200, Lancaster, PA 17601 , Christ Lutheran Church 407 Lafeyette St. Lancaster 17603, or the Humane League 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602.

A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Chapel 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz 17543 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. James Emerick officiating. The family will receive friends before the service from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Landis Valley Mennonite Cemetery.

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