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Orval Whitesell Obituary
Of Millerton, PA: Was born September 7, 1927 in Nanticoke, PA the son of the late Elmer and Letha (Wright) Whitesell, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital at the age of 83. He was preceded in death by his sister, Marcella German; brothers, Norman, Doyle and Ronald Whitesell; step-brother, Thomas Burns. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 40 years, Mary; daughter, Sherry (Dan) Mandell; step-daughter, Tracy Smith; sisters, Audrey Domasiewicz of Montrose, PA and Arlene Atwell of Springville, PA; grandchildren, April Mandell, Matthew Butters and Racheal Merrick; great-grandchildren, Nikitia, Kyria, Emily, Zaria, Illion and Aydin; along with several nieces and nephews. Orval was a Veteran of the US Air Force proudly serving his country from 1952-1956 during WWII. He retired from Hardinge Brothers, Inc. after several dedicated years of service. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira/Southport, NY on Thursday, July 28, 2011 from 12:30 to 2:30 PM. Funeral services honoring his life will follow the visitation at 2:30 PM. Lay Pastor John P. Knapp will officiate. Immediately following the services the Chemung County Veterans Honor Squad will accord Mr. Whitesell Military Honors. Memorial donations may be directed to the American Heart Association: NYS Affiliate, ATTN: Heart Gifts, 17 Technology Place, East Syracuse, NY 13057 in his memory. A 'Candle of Remembrance' may be left for the family in obituaries at www.olthof.com
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American Heart Association
July 30, 2011
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Mena Raub
July 27, 2011
Sherry and family,
I am sorry to hear of your father's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.
Pat Sick
July 27, 2011
Dear Mary and family, My deepest sympathy to you all.Orval was a real nice guy. Mary I worked with you at Bryne Dairy on Penn.Ave. and always wonder how orval and you were doing. Take care and God Bless.
Robert Stewart
July 26, 2011
Dear Mary and familey, I am so sorry about your loss.Orval was a good man and i remember camping with you guys at little lake, good times. May god bless you and help you through this and god bless orval.
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Melissa Fruitt
July 26, 2011
Mary, So sorry to hear of Orval's passing. You two were truly a joy to take care of at Rite Aid. You cracked us up! My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Melissa
Robin Whitesell-Weidow
July 26, 2011
Aunt Mary and Sherry,
I will truly miss Uncle Orval. My memories of him go back my whole life..your visits when Sherry and I were kids..until we were adults with families of our own. Love to you both.
Susan Updyke
July 26, 2011
Mary, so sorry about Orval. I really enjoyed visiting with both of you on my many walks. He had a great sense of humor and will be dearly missed. Sue and Katie Updyke and Mike.
Linda (Root) Welch
July 26, 2011
Mary and Family,
I was sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one.I have many memories of times we shared from work, couponing, friendship over the years and always the smile on his face.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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