VELMA MAE PITMAN

Age 85, of Pleasant Hill, passed away Monday, April 11, 2016, at her home. She was born May 22, 1930, in Troy, Ohio, to her parents Evertt & Bernice (Antonides) Yount. Velma graduated from Newton High School class of 1948 and retired from Empo Pump after 22 years of service. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill United Church of Christ and was a member of the VFW Post 6557 Auxiliary, Amvets #66 Auxiliary,  and Eagles #3998 Auxiliary.  She will be missed and remembered by her loving husband of 61 years James E. Pitman of Pleasant Hill; sons Michael J. Pitman of Pleasant Hill and Rick L. Pitman of Pleasant Hill; sister Marcile Feitshans of Pleasant Hill; brother and sister-in-law Charles & Beverly Yount of Piqua. A memorial service will be held 7:00 PM Friday at the Pleasant Hill United Church of Christ,  10 West Monument Street, Pleasant Hill, will Pastor Craig Showalter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Friday at the church. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Hill United Church of Christ. Online memories may be left for the family at www.jackson-sarver.com