Co-Founder Of Doylestown Nonprofit Dies At 94

DOYLESTOWN, PA — A prominent local figure in the nonprofit community has passed away at the age of 94.

Paul Witte, a product engineer who helped create the Hepatitis B Foundation in 1991, passed away on Feb. 13, the organization announced last Monday.

Paul and his wife Janine worked with Tim and Joan Block to start the foundation in 1991 to help a young family that was devastated by the liver disease. Three decades later, the organization is one of the nation's leading nonprofit research and disease advocacy organizations dedicated to find a cure for hepatitis B.

“The Foundation has become the global authority on hepatitis B and a strong, growing organization, which is a lasting tribute to Paul, a truly remarkable person,” Hepatitis B Foundation President Tim Block said. “Paul will be remembered as an extremely creative person, and his extraordinary skills were evident in his professional life.”

Janine Witte served as the first and president of the organization and remained on the board until 2018.

Those wishing to make a gift in Paul Witte's memory to the Hepatitis B Foundation can go here to make an online donation or mail a check to: Hepatitis B Foundation, Attn: Paul Witte Memorial Gifts, 3805 Old Easton Road, Doylestown, PA 18902.

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