R. Eugene Litwhiler, 95, formerly of Orefield, died March 1, 2020, at Fellowship Community, Whitehall, where he resided.

He was the husband of the late Leah A. (Plastow) Litwhiler.

Born in Newlin, he was the son of the late William Henry and Sarah Catherine (Reigle) Litwhiler.

He owned and operated Litwhiler Plumbing and Heating in Bally and Orefield for 40 years, until retiring in 1997.

He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, South Whitehall Township, and a former member of the Bally Lions Club.

He is survived by a daughter, Carol A. and her husband Dr. Jack A. Lenhart of Orefield; three siblings, Irene E. Corby of Virginia, Charles W. Litwhiler of Benton and Lillian N. Miller of Whitehall; five grandchildren, Chris, Todd, Ryan, Derrick and Tayler; and three great-grandchildren, James, Nicholas and Miles.

He was predeceased by a son, Donald E. Litwhiler; and five siblings.

There will be a calling time 10:30-11 a.m., followed by a celebration of life 11 a.m., both March 6 at Asbury United Methodist Church, 1533 Springhouse Road, South Whitehall.

Contributions may be made to Camp Innabah, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc.