COLUMBIANA - Walter E. Witmer, 89, passed away early Sunday morning, August 30 at his home. Mr. Witmer was born on May 16, 1926, in Columbiana, a son of the late Merle and Annie (Rhodes) Witmer. He was a dairy and poultry farmer, and enjoyed delivering eggs and produce to his customers in the Youngstown, Boardman, and Canfield area. Walter was a long-time member of the Pleasant View Mennonite Church. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Showalter, whom he married October 19, 1950; two sons D. Philip (Nancy) Witmer and Jason (Iva) Witmer and two daughters Rebecca (Marc) Baird and Rachel Witmer, all of Columbiana; daughter-in-law Nora Witmer of Leetonia; 22 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; three brothers Amos Witmer of Mt. Crawford, VA, Harry Witmer of Leetonia and Jacob Witmer of New Holland, PA; and a sister Martha Lehman of Columbiana. Walter was preceded in death by a son Luke Witmer, a daughter Priscilla Witmer, a granddaughter Sylvia, a brother Daniel Witmer, a sister Elsie Nason and two infant brothers. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 3 at 10:00 a.m. at Pleasant View Mennonite Church, 3990 Renkenberger Road, Columbiana with the Pleasant View ministry officiating. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2 at Pleasant View Mennonite School on 2419 Beeson Mill Road, Leetonia, OH 44431. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations may be made in Walter's memory to Christian Aid Ministry, 4464 OH-39, Millersburg, OH 44654. The family has entrusted Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in Columbiana, Ohio with the arrangements for their loved one. Family and friends are invited to visit www.seederly-mongandbeck.com to sign the guestbook or send private condolences.