Susan J. Witt

Susan J. (Wnek) Witt, 74, of Ware, died on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Baystate Wing Hospital following a period of declining health over the past few months.

She leaves her loving husband of 60 years, Daniel C. Witt, her daughter, Theresa S. DeSantis and her husband Dean of Apache Junction, AZ; one son, Daniel C. Witt, Jr. and his wife Kelly of Ware; 3 grandchildren, Stephanie, Madison, and Jacob, and 2 great-grandchildren, Gabriel and Elliana; her sisters, Judy Pariseau and her husband Roger of Ware; Diane Frazier and her husband Bob of Springfield; Jean Tapke of New York; and her brother, Joseph J. Wnek of Springfield.  She was predeceased by her brother, Frank Wnek in 2002.  She was born in Ware, daughter of the late Joseph S. and Mildred (Messier) Wnek, and was a life-long resident of the town.

Susan worked as a machine operator at the former Hardwick Knitted Fabrics for nearly 28 years. Later, she also was gainfully employeed as an Associate at Walmart.

She enjoyed watching televised Red Sox games, as well as Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy.  She was a good candlepin bowler, and bowled with a league at Roll-a-Way lanes for several years.  Susan also was a devoted pet owner, and loved her many cats over the years. 

Calling hours for Susan will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 from 5 to 7pm in the Charbonneau Funeral Home, 30 Pleasant St., in Ware. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis Tennessee 38148.

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