John E. Witmer

Background

Witmer, John E. was born on May 28, 1935 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of J. Elwood and Florence Dorothy (Howry) Witmer.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Speech, Emerson College, 1963.

Career

Reporter, Station WORK, York, Pennsylvania, 1959; reporter, editor, Station WBZ, Boston, 1960-1963; writer, editor, ABC News, New York City, since 1964.

Membership

With United States Air Force, 1955-1959. Member Radio television News Dirs. Association, Society Professional Journalists.

Connections

Father:

J. Elwood Witmer

Mother:

Florence Dorothy (Howry) Witmer