Biography: Jon O. Newman, 78, of Littlestown, died Thursday, June 8, 2023, at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital.   He was the husband of Linda (Knipple) Newman.  Born Jan 6, 1945 in Gettysburg, Jon was the son of the late Orville Newman & Anna (Weikert) Newman Gilbert. He was a 1962 graduate of Littlestown High School; a Thompson Business School grad and studied at York College.    Jon was first employed with Bankers Insurance group, and later served in the U.S. Navy as a Communications Technician. From there he began his banking career and finished as Vice President at PNC in Littlestown.

Surviving in addition to his wife, are his daughter and son-in-law, Jamie L. & Bud Weaver of Forest Hill, MD; and his three grandchildren, Matthew, Kyleigh and Logan Weaver .  He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, served as the Jaycees Secretary, Treasurer and Vice-President, Lions Club President, Community Park Treasurer, Chamber of Commerce  and FOE, all of Littlestown.  Jon was a life member of Littlestown VFW Post No. 6954 serving as Commander, Quartermaster and Board of Directors; Alpha Fire Co of Littlestown and Fairfield Amvets.

Memorial Service is Thursday, June 15, at 11 A.M. at Little's Funeral Home, Littlestown with The Rev. Christopher Thomas officiating.  Visitation is 10 -11 A.M. Thursday at the funeral home.  Inurnment is in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown.  Online condolences may be shared  on www.littlesfh.com.