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James "Jim" R. Witmer Sr.

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Jan 6 1947
Oct 5 2022
75 Years
Easthampton, MA

James "Jim" Witmer Sr., 75, of Easthampton, MA, formerly of Parkesburg, PA, passed away at Baystate hospital in Springfield, MA. 

He graduated from Octorara High School in 1964. He is survived by his son James R. Witmer Jr. and his wife Erin of Holyoke, MA, his daughter Shannon and husband Alex of Durham, NC, two sisters Charlotte Seltzer and Kay Tuel of Parkesburg, and his long time companion Joan Cepek. Jim also had four grandchildren, two nephews, and one niece.

Services will be held at Graham Funeral Home in Easthampton MA on October 14th at 3pm. 

Service Date: 
Oct 14 2022 - 3:00pm
Service Location: 
Graham Funeral Home

Condolences

Kay & Charlotte-  So very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I think of all the baseball games he and I played at Minch Park, when we were young. I will always be grateful that Jim and I were good friends back then, with many good memories. Rest In Peace former classmate of OHS class of 64. 

 

 

 

 

Submitted by Jim Arnsberger on
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So Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was a classmate of mine & a Great Guy.

Submitted by John Pierce` on
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Sending prayers to the family.  I remember Jim well from high school.  Great guy.  RIP Jim!   Class of 1964. Mary Tennant

 

 

 

 

 

 

Submitted by Mary Mowrey Tennant on
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<p>I was saddened today hearing that my best friend from high school had passed! &nbsp;Jim, Mac Souders and I were inseparable in high school! &nbsp;Jim and I played baseball together from Playground days thru high school. &nbsp;Never stopped thinking about him and the wonderful stories we shared, loved you Jim!❤️ Tim Skiles</p>

Submitted by Tim Skiles on
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Jimmy and I were childhood friends. He lived down the alley from me when we were 6 years old , he later moved to east second ave.. We played a lot of whiffle ball in his back yard. We all tried to hit a home run over the roof of his house. Jimmy became our Babe Ruth in high school. He could really hit.  So many memories, I am so saddened to think about him not being here anymore.

 

Submitted by Stewart Beck on
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Pat & I both remember Jim as a fine person whose main attribute was his quiet strength. He was a great athletic in a number of sports. We saw him at our at a recent reunion and he was just as we remembered him..All condolences to his family.

Submitted by Pat & Glenn Porter on
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So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing from fellow OHS classmate Tim Skiles. Jim was a genuinely fine human being, and will be missed by all of us who knew him. RIP Jim.

Submitted by Henry Raab on
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Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was a Great Guy & a Classmate of Mine 

Submitted by John Pierce` on
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Sorry very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing.  I  do remember the many baseball games we played at ‘The Playground" (currently Minch Park), culminating as teammates on the OHS ’64 championship baseball team.  After high school, we spent many Friday Nights just “doing things”, and thus remained close friends, until Jim moved to New England.  My most recent memories of Jim were sitting together at the same table at the 50th Class Reunion, sharing years of great memories,  Jim, my friend, may you Rest in Peace, until we meet again.

Submitted by Jerry O'Connor on
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Charlotte and Kay: so sorry for the loss of Jim. You two have been through so much. I love you both❤️

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