Ivan H. Witt Jr., age 74, of Oxford, PA, formerly of Havertown, PA died December 22, 2022 at Christiana Care Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Ivan H. Witt Sr., who died when Ivan was an infant, and his beloved mother Enis (Monterastelli) W. Best and her husband Frederick J. Best. Van graduated in 1966 from Havertown High School where he excelled in wrestling. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in June of 1968 where he served until he was medically discharged in May of 1970. Upon his return home Van enjoyed listening to Phillies games on the front porch, taking and developing photographs, and listening to classic 70’s music. Van remained in his family home until 2016 when he suffered a stroke and moved to Oxford, PA to be near his mother at Ware Presbyterian Village. While at Ware he continued to enjoy listening to Phillies games and watching classic black and white movies.
Mr. Witt is survived by an aunt, Sally Witt of Buffalo Grove, IL. Additionally, he is survived by his family, Tim and Dale Kerns of Rising Sun, MD and their children, his lifelong friend, Brian Quinn, as well as several cousins living throughout the midwest. Mr. Witt will be buried at Indiantown Gap Veterans Cemetery with full military honors on January 3, 2023 at 11:00. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a donation to a Veterans program in your community. Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. Oxford, PA. On-line condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com Comments are closed.
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