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S. Litwhiler Obituary
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S. Truman Litwhiler, 74, of Vestal, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2007, at Binghamton General Hospital after a period of declining health. He was predeceased by his parents, Sterling and Myrtle Litwhiler, Mahanoy City, Pa.; and a grandson, Jeremy Buchanan. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Thurley; two sons, Stephen Litwhiler, Watertown, N.Y., Karl Litwhiler, Vestal; two daughters and sons-in-law, Robin and Vince Mauro, Vestal, Tammy and Dan Buchanan, Vestal; seven grandchildren, Michael, Austin, Danielle, Kara, Jason, Kyle, and Conner; a sister and brother-in-law, Bette and George Richards, N.C.; also many nieces, nephews, friends and other family members who loved Truman dearly. Truman taught Art in the Johnson City School System for 33 years. He was an accomplished musician, playing trumpet with the PENN-CAN Dixieland Jazz Band. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing and hunting. Truman and Thurley enjoyed spending summers at their summer home in Watervillage, N.H. Truman touched everyone with his sense of humor and gentle spirit.
A funeral service for Truman will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, December 15, 2007, at the Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home, Inc., 765 Main Street, Vestal. The Rev. David M. Murphy, Pastor of the Valley View Alliance Church of Vestal, will officiate. Burial will be at the family's convenience. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 11 a.m. until service time at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make contributions in Truman's memory to the U.H.S. Renal Care/Dialysis Center, 65 Pennsylvania Ave., Binghamton, N.Y. 13903.
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Memories and Condolences
for S. Litwhiler
Chrystal Alansky
December 21, 2007
Uncle Truman,was my fsvorite uncle. When came down to Mahanoy City to see my mom, dad, sisters and my grandmother myrtle he always asked me did I want to go to the bar with him to get a hot bologna and to do some shots. Which I would just laugh because I was to little to go to the bar. So he would then come to my moms house after being at the bar and we would eat a hot bologna together. Another time that was funny when he was down at my grandmother house and he got up from the couch and he was talking about something and he didn't watch where he was going because he was talking, but I guess he was trying to go into my gram's bathroom well here he banged into the wall and his glasses went side ways on his face I laughed so hard I almost peeded in my pants. I am really upset that uncle truman has died, I'll never forget the memories I had with him. He was a wonderful man, I wish I would of had more time to spend with him. I love you uncle truman and I will miss you always. Love, Chrystal
Eric Hammett
December 18, 2007
Uncle Truman was a great man, I will remember most his sense of humor and warm smile. In another time and better place we will laugh again. I love you.
Ahlana&Joe Najunas
December 16, 2007
Uncle Truman, was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. We will always remember the time we spent with him and, Aunt Thurly, in NH, playing horseshoes,cleaning the pond, playing cards, and sharing stories, in front of his fireplace, where he built a fire for Ahlana, because she caught a chill,(in July 1993).As with many others he touched our lives,(every time), in a very positive way. He and Aunt Thurly, will remain in our thoughts, hearts, and prayers, always:)
Steve Litwhiler
December 15, 2007
Dad instilled in me a great love of the outdoors which has been my lifelong passion. My earliest memories are of playing around in a trout stream while he was up or down the stream catching some trout for dinner. Usually, the whole family was along and it was a Sunday afternoon. Mom with play pen and picnic lunch and blankets. It was still a few years before it was just dad and I out on a trout fishing outing by ourselves, when I could actually catch the fish myself and not just throw rocks in the stream.
I was 10 when he started taking me along hunting. Again, not old enough to participate, but I could walk in the woods and learn about squirrel and rabbit hunting. And then when I turned 14, armed with a single shot shotgun and small game license, we were a team, taking to the woods every weekend all winter long. His beagle named "Bunny" would bark so sweetly as she trailed along behind the rabbits. Even now, my life doesn't seem complete without a rabbit hound to wander the winter wood with.
Firewood cutting, shooting the bow and arrow, gardening, tobaggoning, ice fishing, and all things to be done outside, Dad taught me about and we shared in. He and Mom bought me my first snowshoes and crosscountry skiis. All the things to help enjoy our beautiful New York winters.
The past couple years Dad couldn't get out to hunt or fish. That bothered him. Unstable footing and the cold would really get to him. But he would share in the outings by being along and visiting with us. Even if he had to remain in the house on the opening day of deer season, he could listen on the portable radio and hear and share in our adventures. And then reminisce by telling stories of hunting and fishing trips past.
Dad will remain with us on all future outdoor adventures. His favorite hunting and fishing stories will be retold every year, and I am sure he will be listening in.
Melannie (Forhay) Archie
December 15, 2007
I had Mr. Litwhiler from K-6th grade at T.R. & always loved him. He was a very warm man who made all his students feel talented. He will be missed. My sympathy to all your family.
Zack Race
December 15, 2007
R I P "GRANDPA" TRUMAN
Brenda & Adel Abdul-Husain
December 15, 2007
Thurly, Steve, Robin, Karl & Tammy,
My Thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. My God Bless You and give you all His strength to make it through this difficult time. With Love,
Carole (Valentino) Leadbeater
December 14, 2007
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of such a wonderful man. I have such fond memories of his art classes and also memories of his friendship with my parents. I remember the beagle puppy we got from him! My prayers go out to your family.
Chas. Coulter
December 14, 2007
Thurl, Stephen, Robin, Karl and Tammy I send deepest sympathies to all of you. It is sad to hear of the death of Uncle Truman and my prayers are with you. Always knew that Trum was well liked and it is quite apparent with all the online comments from all over the country it is true.
God Bless you all!~
Chas.
Sue
December 14, 2007
My Dearest Uncle. I'm so sad without you here! You & Auntie made Charlie, Dianna & my life so good!Than came Alec. for 13 years u were good & taught him so much !
Thank you for coming into the Libby family. For 53 years u made all of us so happy every summer. Rest in Peace. I love u again today!
Bonnie Carley
December 14, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joanne Weil
December 14, 2007
Robin & Vince - our prayers and thoughts are with you during your time of loss.
Wilson Square Internal Medicine
Louis and Patricia Cameli
December 14, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with
you and your family in this time of
sorrow and grief. We are formerly
of Mahanoy City, PA.
Shirley Ryan
December 14, 2007
The Mahanoy City High School Alumni Association wishes to extended its sincere sympathies to the Litwhiler and Richards families.
Shirley Ryan, President
MCHS Alumni
chick chiginsky
December 14, 2007
i was a year behind truman in high school. although we weren't close friends, i admired his wit, his personable character and his musical talent. the little i knew of him personally was all positive. i'm sure he will be greatly missed by all who were close to him.
may he rest peacefully.
a friend
Colleen Smith
December 14, 2007
Mr. Litwhiler was a wonderful teacher and always had a witty commentary for the day. My deepest sympathy to all family and friends who will miss him.
michele bartlow(beasley)
December 14, 2007
used to live back there in vestal, right across the street with my grandmother(Leona Race) Truman used to always let us fish up in that pond of his, and always sled down his hill, have some really good memories was a really nice man, my thoughts are with you...
Rick Potter
December 14, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Linda Thorndike Williams
December 13, 2007
Truman was a dear caring friend since I first met him when subbing for him for art in 1980. I loved his sense of humor and when he found out that my family was from Maine, that cinched it! I spent wonderful times with both Truman and Thurley in NY and NH and always loved their impromptu visits to me in Maine!
JEFF RICHARDS
December 13, 2007
uncle truman was a major part of my life as I was growing up.I did alot of hunting and fishing with him,come to think about it we spent alot of time together.He never had a bad thing to say about anyone.He enjoyed life to the max.I have so many great memories ,thank you uncle truman for being such a loving uncle.Him and I had a saying for years and years and I am going to say it 1 more time ---THE PICKERAL ARE RUNNING AGAIN.I LOVE YOU UNCLE TRUMAN.
Cheryl Vosdingh
December 13, 2007
Uncle Truman you have and always will hold a very special place in my heart. I will miss you greatly.
Love your niece and God Daughter,
Cheryl
Aunt Thurley,Stephen,Robin,Karl,Tammy, and rest of the family, you are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Bonnie (Richards) Hammett
December 13, 2007
Thoughts from Bonnie Hammett
Thursday, Dec 13, 2007 at 05:20 PM
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Uncle Truman was one of the kindest people I knew. And he was so funny! I remember funny little things like him washing my hair in the pond in NH one summer. He was always waiting to see my reaction to one of his jokes and how he always called me his "own personal Jacklyn Smith" because he always said I looked like her.......i always said something like "not likely" or you are going blind".....and then we would laugh. He was the best and I will miss him for the rest of my life. He was so much like my Grandfather who always had a punchline for everything. I loved him.
Pamela Longo and Family
December 13, 2007
Aunt Thurley and family, My heart is heavy when I think I will never hear my Uncles kind and knowledgable words again.He was very dear to me.I hope that by reading all the wonderful things people say it will help heal and put a smile on yours and my moms face. I Love You.
Tim Carson
December 13, 2007
Mr. Litwhiler taught Art to both my brother and I back in the early 70's. I remember a kind, guiding man. So sorry to hear of his passing.
Gary Shuta
December 13, 2007
R I P MY Friend,
Kelly Rainboth (Hillis)
December 13, 2007
Truman will be missed by all...I'm going to miss him at Redman's...He always put a smile on my face...My thoughts are with you...Kelly
Brian Bartlow & Family
December 13, 2007
To the Litwhiler Family,
Although we're miles apart, the thoughts and memories of Truman are always in our hearts and minds. I'll never forget the day that Tru took my daughter fishing up at his pond in the POURING rain (back in the 80's), bringing home the largest catfish I'd ever seen! My daughter could not have been happier.
Thanks Truman..... You'll be missed by all.
Nora Fallon
December 13, 2007
Dan and Tammy I am so sorry to hear of your dads death Tammy my sympathies are with you. Nora Fallon
LORRAINE STOUT
December 13, 2007
My sympathy goes out to you and your family, Thurley. I am the daughter of Marlene Stout, and wanted you to know how dear you both were to her. I want you and your family to know, Truman is in good hamds, and will be on teh dance floor dancing gloriously with my mom in Heavan, until you meet again. Take Care and God Bless...
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