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Jacob Paul "Buddy" Wilt Jr.

March 2, 1962 ~ November 19, 2023 (age 61) 61 Years Old

Jacob Wilt Jr. Obituary

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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Services

Viewing
Saturday
November 25, 2023

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Homes, Woodlawn
200 N. Main St.
Lewistown, PA 17044

Funeral Service
Saturday
November 25, 2023

12:00 PM
Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Homes, Woodlawn
200 N. Main St.
Lewistown, PA 17044

Interment following funeral service
Saturday
November 25, 2023

Wilt Family Cemetery
Wilt Rd.
McClure, PA 17841

Donations

American Heart / American Stroke Association
PO Box 417005, Boston MA 02241-7005

Cure Alzheimer's Fund
34 Washington Street, Suite 310, Wellesley Hills MA 02481

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