John "Jack" Witman

John E. "Jack" Witman


John E. "Jack" Witman, 73, of Pottsville, passed away Monday, June 29th, at his residence.


Born in Pottsville, on December 18, 1946, a son of the late Dorothy (Luckenbill) and Earl Witman.


He was the husband of Kathleen J. (Houchek) Witman.


Jack was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School, then he attended Mansfield University where he received his bachelors degree in Education. He was employed at Blue Mountain High School as a history teacher.


Jack is survived by three daughters, Suzanne Campillo, wife of Douglas, and their children Isabella and Andres, of Lafeyette, CA, Jacquelyn Reese, wife of Victor, and their daughter Victoria, of Catskill, NY and Kathryn Witman, and her children Jacob and Madison, of Friedensburg; a brother, David Witman, husband of Cheryl, of Orwigsburg and a sister, Dottie (Witman) Echevarria, wife of Elliot, Orlando, FL.

Jack was an avid Philadelphia Eagles and Penn State fan. He loved spending time with his wife and having his three daughters and their families home.


A memorial service will be held at a later date.