Obituary of James Witiak

James Witiak, 75, of Eynon, died Thursday evening at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. He was married to the former Marjanne Colwell, who passed away in 2013. Born in Olyphant, he was the son of the late Metro and Helen Sopko Witiak. He graduated from Olyphant High School, class of 1962 and was employed at the Abington Journal and Art Print as a Type Setter. James was the President of the Olyphant Bow, Rod and Gun Club and was a member of the American Legion, Dickson City. Surviving are; two sisters in law, Elaine Witiak, Throop and Linda Witiak, Olyphant, a nephew, Todd Witiak, VA; nieces, Denise Evans and husband Ted, Olyphant and Rebekah Witiak, Olyphant; grandnephew and niece, Ted and Lindsey Evans, CT.He was preceded in death by two brothers, Dennis and Demetrius “Butch” Witiak.The funeral will be on Tuesday with a blessing service celebrated by Margaret Hartman at 11 am at the James M. Margotta Funeral Home, 1019 Main St. Peckville. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst. Viewing hours will be held on Tuesday from 9 to 11 am at the funeral home