Mennonite Nurse and Activist Meredyth Ann Witmer Dies at 89

Meredyth Ann Witmer, 89, of Ephrata, formerly of Lancaster, died Monday, October 19, 2026, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. She shared 67 years of marriage with her husband, E. Ray Witmer, who survives. Born in Soudersburg, she was the daughter of the late Leslie K. and Blanche (Shotzberger) Hoover.

Meredyth graduated from Lancaster General Hospital School of Nursing and worked as a Registered Nurse at LGH, in Vineland, NJ, and at Eastbrook Family Health Center. Later she worked as a docent at the Mennonite Information Center and Hebrew Tabernacle. She also shared her talents by serving on the board of Landis Homes and Eastern Mennonite Missions.

A member of Crossroads Mennonite Church, she enjoyed hosting people from all over the world, teaching about the Hebrew Tabernacle, and spending time with family members. Her life reflected a commitment to hospitality and service, aligning with the biblical call to care for others.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by four children: Duane (Hope) Witmer, Fredrick, MD, Keith (Karma) Witmer, Mt. Joy, Denise (Mike) Hess, Manheim, Rhonda (Ed) Good, Landisville, and an honorary daughter, Peg Griffin, Lancaster. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, beginning at 3:30 PM at The Landis Home West Bethany Chapel, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz, PA. The family will receive friends from 2:30 PM until the time of the service. Interment will be private in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials in Meredyth’s memory may be made to: Eastern Mennonite Missions, 450 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA 17603.

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