Sondra "Sawn" J. Witherite, 79, of State College, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024. Born April 6, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Lucille (Jackson) Shuey.

On April 4, 1963, she married the love of her life, Samuel C. Witherite who preceded her in death on March 5, 2019.

Sondra loved playing bingo, watching old movies on television, spoiling her dog Billie, and rest assured nobody left her home hungry, especially her grandchildren who often left with treats to take home. In her younger years she enjoyed playing cards with friends, crocheting and riding motorcycles with the love of her life.

She is survived by one son, Samuel Witherite Jr. and his wife Dianne of Great Falls, MT; two daughters, Kimberly Rudy and her husband Daniel of PA Furnace, and Karen Dunlap (Sean) of State College; eight grandchildren, Ramsey Witherite (Jessica), Raina Leavens (Moses), Dani Houtz (Dustin), Tara Rudy (Cole), Jarred Rudy (Reanna), Ryan Dunlap, Tyler Dunlap (Mikayla), and Shayla Dunlap and eleven great-grandchildren, Sadie Witherite, Josie Witherite, Zoey Leavens, River Leavens, Branch Leavens, Carter Houtz, Camryn Houtz, Tucker Houtz, Kiara Barto, Landon Vonada, and Ryland Vonada. Also surviving are her two sisters, Beverly Capperela, and Linda Gummo.

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by Marjorie "Peg" Haller, Catherine "Kate" Auman, and Russell Shuey Jr.

A viewing will be held Thursday, May 30, 2024 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm, with a eulogy delivered at 7:30pm by Reverend Robert L. Ford, at the Haky/Georgiana Centre County Funeral Home 1034 Benner Pike State College, PA 16801. Private interment will take place at Centre County Memorial Park.

An online guestbook may be signed and condolences left for the family at www.hakygeorgianafh.com