Ruth Joan (Himmelreich) Witman, 75, wife of the late Gerald C. Witman Sr., passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Reading Hospital.
Born in Boyertown, she was the daughter of the late Wayne D. Himmelreich and Ruth Lillian (Miller) Himmelreich.
Ruth had a passion for riding motorcycles with her husband, Gerald. She enjoyed camping and watching NASCAR. Ruth did a lot of traveling over the years, especially in their motor home. She loved spending time with her family and friends most of all. Ruth was also a member of Deer Lake Hog and Schaeffer Harley Davidson.
Surviving is her daughter Waynette Wanamaker; son Gerald Witman Jr., husband of Jeanne; sister Darlene Fern, wife of the late Paul; sister Debbie James, wife of the late William; grandchildren Chelsea Hoffman, Tyler Wanamaker, Alex Witman, Briana Witman, Kayla Witman, Elizabeth Mount, and Katelyn Slapikas; great grandchildren Harley Ruth Hoffman, Luke Hoffman Jr., and Levi Miller. She is predeceased by her sister Bonnie Faust; brother-in law Arnie Faust; and her niece Connie Mutter.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 19, 2024, at 11:00AM at Catagnus Funeral Home (1020 E. Philadelphia Ave., Gilbertsville, PA 19525). Burial will follow at Berks County Memorial Gardens. A viewing will also be held on Friday, July 19, 2024, from 9:30-11:00AM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org/donate/) or to the ASPCA (https://secure.aspca.org/donate/) in Ruth’s name.