Anna C. Witner

Anna C. Witner,  81, of Weatherly, passed away on Sunday at St. Luke’s Manor, Hazleton, after a lengthy illness. Born April 6, 1939, in Tamanend, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Beatrice (Harris) Frye and was the loving wife of Alburtis C. Witner, II. The couple would have celebrated their 64 wedding anniversary on July 21, 2020.    In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by sisters, Florence Gerhard, Betty Fulk and brother Oliver Frye.   She is survived by children Alburtis C. Witner, III and wife Denise of Sicklerville, NJ, Anita (Witner) Irving and husband John of Hazle Township, and Brian Witner and wife Janet of Weatherly. Also, seven grandchildren: Stacey Abbate and husband Patrick, Alburtis C. “Chuck” Witner, IV and wife Katie, Nathan Witner and wife Melissa, Adam Witner, Jeremy Witner and wife Rachel, Jeffrey Witner and wife Amanda, and John Irving.   Surviving siblings include George Frye of Sellersville, and Richard Frye and his wife Tina of Pennsburg, Gerald Frye and his wife Alice of Corydon, Indiana, Georgine Davidheiser of Telford, and Dolores Kletzing of Weatherly.   She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren whom she loved and adored: Noah, Abigail, Megan, Kaden, Cassidy, Alexandria, Adriana, Grace and Massimo “Mino”. Twenty eight nieces and nephews also survive. Lastly are, sister-in-law Sharon DeMelfi and husband Joseph, and brother-in-law Ronald Witner and wife Judy with whom she had a very close bond.   Anna was a member of Zions Lutheran Church and served for many years as troop leader for Brownie Troop No. 287. She always loved being in the presence of children, especially her great-grandchildren who brought her great joy. An avid bingo player, she also loved camping, game nights with family, bowling, and going to the casino.   Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231   Funeral services will be held on Friday July 17, 2020 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the funeral home.  Friends may call from 9:30 A.M. until time of services. Interment Union Cemetery Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Memorials in Anna's name to: Citizens Fire Company 107 Spring Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255