Pittsford – Lisa Marie Witt, age 48, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 18 2018 at Wilmot Cancer Center in Rochester, NY after a long and courageous battle with Leukemia. She was born July 1, 1970 to Lawrence and Ruth (Mest) Zehler.

She was a graduate of Buffalo State College and married Rolf T Witt on October 29, 1994. Her son, Rolf O. Witt, was born in December 1995.

Lisa was the Manager of Student Employment at the RIT Wallace Center where she was adored by staff and students for her kind and welcoming spirit.

Lisa was a gifted artist with a passion was creating and sharing jewelry, art, sewing, knitting, and collecting art and decorative objects.

She is survived by her beloved husband Rolf T and son Rolf O; her parents Lawrence and Ruth; brother Jason (April) Zehler; sister Sara (Brad) Furr; and her grandmother Mary Mest. She was predeceased by her brother David Zehler and nephew JD Zehler.

Calling hours will be at Keenan Funeral Home 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Rd. in Fairport, NY on Wednesday, October 24th from 4 to 7 pm. A mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, October 27th at 12 Noon at St. John Neumann Catholic church St. Cecilia’s site located at the corner of North Sheldon Rd and Centerline Rd. in Sheldon, NY 14145.

With gratitude for nearly three years of professional and loving medical care, the family suggests sending memorial contributions in Lisa’s name to The Wilmot Cancer Institute, 300 East River Rd, PO Box 278996, Rochester, NY 14627


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    Victoria Pacheco

    My prayers and heartfelt condolences are with you always.