Jacob Paul ‘Buddy’ Wilt Jr. 61, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Christiana Care in Wilmington, DE.
Born March 2, 1962, in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of the late Jacob Paul Wilt, Sr. and Nancy Lee (Davis) Wilt, who survives.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his siblings, Nancy (Wilt) Glynn and husband, Martin, Lee David Wilt, both of Wilmington, DE; many loving nieces and nephews.
He was a Delcastle Technical High School graduate, Class of 1980.
Jacob worked for General Motors, where he retired.
A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Homes, Woodlawn, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown, with a funeral service to follow at 12 p.m.
Interment will take place at Wilt Family Cemetery, Wilt Road, McClure.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jacob’s memory to: American Heart / American Stroke Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005 or Alzheimer's Association, 3544 N. Progress Ave. Suite 205, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9638.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www .hellerhoenstinefuneralhome.com.
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