Robert B. Witmer

Robert B. Witmer, 68, of Lancaster, passed away on January 29

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, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital.  He was the loving husband of Deborah A. (Johns) Witmer.  Born in Philadelphia , he was the son of the late Dr. Robert H. Witmer and Audrey (Bickley) Beyer.

He graduated from Haverford High School in Philadelphia, PA. Rob received a degree in Sociology from Susquehanna University.  Rob loved the outdoors and enjoyed sailing in his younger years. Rob especially loved spending time at Bethany Beach with his family.  He was also an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan!

In addition to his wife Deborah of 34 years, he is survived by his stepchildren, Randall J. Edgar, Jr. (husband of Mandy Edgar) and Melissa Vinsky (wife of Joseph Vinsky); and four grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Ted Witmer husband of Dana of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa and sisters Rachel McTague wife of Jim of Alexandria, VA, Barbara Schmidt wife of Mike of Lancaster, Pa and Maria Manby wife of Jeff of Brookfield, WI.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service at DeBord Snyder Funeral home & Crematory, 2024 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603 on Monday, February, 4

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, 2019 at 11:00 AM.  A viewing will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.  Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.  To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit:

www.DeBordSnyder.com