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for George Wherley
Audrey Calderazzo
October 13, 2019
It is hard to believe 10 years have passed. I have such wonderful memories of George, being in band together, driving to school the last two years together and our parents being the best of friends through our childhood years.. He would be so proud of his children and would LOVE all his grandchildren.. RIP MY FRIEND GeorgeKim ... Miss you
John & Carol Keeney
November 5, 2009
Dear Diane,George,Lucille,Doug & Lisa,
As I recall some moments from my distant past, I remember with fondness of my relationship with Kim. With the great distance (McSherrystown to Littlestown)and age difference (he being eight years younger)we only interfaced during his visits to Grandma Spanglers house and our all too infrequent visits to George and Lucilles house in Littlestown.
We had an opportunity to reconnect during my research into family Genealogy. I first received an email from him late January of 2005. We met again at a family funeral and strengthened our need to stay in touch.
As he filled me in on his challenge, he became a pillar of strength for Carol, my wife, as she started her similar challenge. We received an email from Kim the day before Carol's second surgery.
Bless You, Diane, for all that you are and all you were to Kim. Bless the extended family and the Granddaughter which made him so proud.
Thoughts and Prayers,
Cousins
Anita Geigley
November 2, 2009
Diane and family,
Just learned of George's death. My sympathies and prayers are with you and your family. I always think warm thoughts of you, George, and all of your sisters, even though it has been many years since our paths have crossed.
Anita Smith Geigley, formerly of New Oxford, PA
October 30, 2009
So sorry to hear of George's passing. He was a class act both inside and outside of the classroom. We were so lucky to have "Mr. Wherley" as Ryan's 4th and 5th grade math teacher at Alloway Creek (2004-2006). He was Ryan's (and his parents) favorite math teacher to date (from his teaching skills to his appearance, always in a tie...a true professional)!
We will always remember George for his kindness, character, strength, and great smile!
Please know that the Wherley Family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Rick, Jeri and Ryan Zimmerman
Sharon Motter
October 28, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
October 26, 2009
Lisa,
Sorry about your Dad. We're praying for you and your family.
Love In Christ,
Dr. Obregon(we worked together in Fiji)
Mike Wolo
October 25, 2009
Diane,
We are so sorry. George was my first friend Freshman year at Delone. We will pray for him and you.
All our Best
Mike and Jo Anne Wolo
Angela orendorff
October 25, 2009
I met George at Rolling Acres and loved his sense of humor and his smile. I got to see George at my son's wedding in July and he said to me do you remember me. If you met George you never forgot George. He was always in my prayers when I learned of his illness. I am truly sorry for your great loss. Sincerely, Angie Orendorff
Mike Miller
October 23, 2009
Diane,
I heard about George passing from Len Bennet on Facebook -- many great memories from our days together in the band -- my condolences and prayers are with you & your family.
Kimberly Renner
October 23, 2009
My heart goes out to you--Diane, Doug, Lisa, and family. George will be missed by the entire Littlestown community. He was an inspiration to all as he faced this illness with dignity and strength. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
DEBRA TRASK
October 23, 2009
DIANE, WHAT A GIFT YOU AND GEORGE HAVE GIVEN DOUG AND LISA.THE GIFT OF YOUR LOVE AND CARING FOR EACH OTHER THROUGH THIS SICKNESS. LOVE,DEB AND DAVE
Mike (Squirrel)Walters
October 22, 2009
Dear Diane and Family,
George and I were in the same homeroom at Delone Catholic. We talked all the time . I always thought alot of George. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Smith
October 21, 2009
Dear Diane and family,
A memory of George- One time at a workshop, which involved K-12 teachers from Littlestown, we were asked to partner up with someone and then "tell about" that person to the rest of the group. When it was my turn to introduce George, I just smiled and said, "This is George, is there anyone here who does not know George?" Not one hand went up. George was known and loved by all. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Tom and Rose Aumen
October 21, 2009
Diane, Doug, and Lisa:
The pictures at Kim's funeral were a testimony to the extraordinary life that you shared with him, as his loving wife and devoted friend, and as his children who were shown a beautiful example of an authentic role model. At the center of his life was God and his family. He was so proud of both relationships. Kim knew of his parents (George and Spang) love for him, and he returned that love in kind. Kim drew his strength and his love from God, and from his family, especially you, Diane. Hold onto those precious memories that will fill the void on the lonely days ahead. Remember, too, that many people continue to pray for you all, and that friends/family are but a phone call away. May the newest angel with all of the heavenly cohort bring you peace and comfort, as our Heavenly Father warms you with His grace and love.
Our love always,
Tom and Rose
Sally Kellenberger
October 21, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Perry and Emma Olphin
October 20, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Kristin Snyder
October 20, 2009
George has blessed many of his students by being a wonderful teacher and amazing person. I am so sorry for your loss.
Leaberry
October 20, 2009
I am sorry for your loss from your neighbors ashfield court.
Sue Flaherty Myers
October 20, 2009
Mr. and Mrs. Wherley, Diane and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of George's death. We were close when we were in high school and I have great memories of those times.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May all of those memories and the love and support of family and friends help you through this time of adjustment.
God bless you all.
Erin Hahn
October 20, 2009
So sorry for your loss. George will be missed!
~ Paul and Erin Hahn
Michael and Andrea Lamer
October 19, 2009
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Angie Bradner
October 19, 2009
We are so sorry to learn of George's passing. We feel so blessed to have walked with him here on this earth. God shared with us a great man for only a moment. In that moment, George was here to teach us perhaps more than we will ever realize. For that we shall be grateful. We have had George and the family in our prayers for some time now. You will continue to be in our prayers.
Your Neighbors,
The Bradners
Melanie White
October 19, 2009
George was a wonderful person to work with and a sweet soul. There is a hole in our Alloway Creek family and he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Wherley family.
Ryan Topper
October 19, 2009
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joyce Meckley
October 19, 2009
Diane and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Ami Black
October 19, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr.Wherley will be missed at school.
Breanna Roman, and Ami Black
Darlene Myers
October 19, 2009
Dear Diane and family,
I recently learned of George's illness from Ginny, and wanted to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family in his passing.
You remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Darlene
Jerry & Diane Staub
October 19, 2009
Diane, Doug, Lisa, and Family,
Our continued prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jerry & Diane Staub
tina fowler
October 19, 2009
Mrs Wherley,
Please know that you and your family out in Tarenn and I's thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy
Tina Fowler (mother of Tarenn Myers)
Linda & Carl Witmeyer
October 19, 2009
Dear Wherley Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. A life cut way too short. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that soon your sorrow will soon turn to great memories of good times and love shared with him and that you take comfort that he is at peace.
Warmest regards,
The Witmeyers
Deb Baum
October 19, 2009
Dear Diane and family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy in your time of sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Deb Baum
October 19, 2009
Dear Diane and family,
I am so sorry to hear of George's death. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Janet Eline
Sharon Winter and family
October 19, 2009
There is a purpose and ours is not to ask why? There is a reason and ours is not to question it? Just know that God is slways there for us and has all the answers we just need to wait until he is ready to share it with us. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. God Bless.
Phil Sanders
October 19, 2009
Diane and Family,
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. You could not look for a better role mode than George.
October 19, 2009
Dear Diane and family
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will all miss Kim but our memories will keep him alive forever.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve and Connie Murren
Susan Brashears
October 19, 2009
Diane,Doug,Lisa,and Family, We are sorry for your loss are prayers are with you. The Brashears
Kaileigh O'Dell
October 19, 2009
Our deepest thoughts and prayers to Mr. Wherley's family! Love, Kaileigh(Bitzel)and Jacob O'Dell
june brashears
October 19, 2009
we didn't know him personaly but my daughter deb trask watched their children while they taught school.he will be sadly missed by debbie and dave
Carrie Soliday
October 19, 2009
When I think of George, I think of a Littlestown School District icon. I appreciated his sense of humor and desire to give his students and the school his best. His professional and life practices are a role model to many. I am thankful for having the opportunity to know George.
October 19, 2009
Mrs. Wherley,
Our prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Please accept our condolences.
Rob and Diane Patrick
Parents of your student Emma
October 19, 2009
Diane and family,
You have my sincerest sympathy. George had done many wonderful things in his life.
May peace be with all of you.
Pearl Wintrode
Justin Bowman
October 19, 2009
Dear Wherley Family, My Thoughts and prayers are with all of you. You were one of the only familys that would always wave and say hi after all the trouble I got in and didnt feel like they were fake hellos. Hope all is well and pray for the best for all of you.
Tina Kendris
October 19, 2009
Dear Diane,
I am so sorry to hear that your beloved, George has passed away. I know that he fought a good fight but God had other plans for him. I'm sure that you will miss him terribly but I truly hope that your memories of good times with George will help make that loss bearable.
I will keep you and your family in my prayers as you deal with this pain. Take care, Tina
Jessie Miller & Family
October 19, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. We are so sorry for your loss.
ann walsh
October 19, 2009
Dear Diane and family,
I remember George from when I was young and living in Littlestown. I am so sorry for your loss....you both fought a great fight! Please know you will be in my every thought and prayer as you begin to embark on this "new normal" journey. Ann
Peggy Fritz
October 19, 2009
Diane,
I want to send my condolences to you, your family and Geroge's family. You have been in my thoughts and prayers from the day I knew what your family would be going through with his illness. I truly do feel the pain you are having at this time. I pray for you that time will heal your heart. Take care and God bless your family.
Dawn Berry
October 19, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Dawn Berry
Lisa Nace
October 19, 2009
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. God Bless.
October 19, 2009
Dear Diane,Doug,Lisa, George & Lucille
Jim and I are very sorry for your loss...I know Diane , you and the kids do not know us but we knew George(Kim) since he was a little boy...Please tell Lucille and George we send our sympathy and will hold you in our prayers....Thurla & Jim Bowersox,North Ridgeville , Ohio
Jess & BJ Felix
October 19, 2009
We are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Travis Witmeyer
October 19, 2009
Mrs. Wherley, Doug and Lisa,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. The times I spent with Mr. Wherley and your family are very fond for me.
Mr. Wherley had a lot to be thankful for: a very close and loving family, including two wonderful and successful children.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
October 19, 2009
Dear Wherley family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked with George when I taught fifth grade at Alloway Creek. He was a true professional as well as a genuinely kind and sincere person. He will be missed by all those who knew him.
With love and sympathy,
Amanda Smith
James Slee
October 19, 2009
We were very sorry to hear of your loss. I recently was in contact with George through classmates.com. He told me his story and we caught up on all the news we had missed. Our sons played basketball against each other and Doug was one of the nicest young men we had ever met. George was so very proud of his new Granddaughter and was so very happy when I spoke with him. We are so very sorry for your loss. James and Dana Slee
Johnna Sanders
October 19, 2009
George was good-hearted, kind, conscientious, consistent, patient, and predictable. George was a wonderful role-model for all that came into contact with him. He was so aware of "walking the walk and talking the talk". What a wonderful legacy of compassion that he has passed on to hundreds of students and family members!
Love,
Johnna and Colonel Sanders
Janice & Ron Oaster
October 19, 2009
We extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Your family is part of our OYW family and we will miss Kim very much.
May your memories bring you comfort.
Angela Gamble
October 19, 2009
Mrs. Wherley, I am very sorry to hear of your lost. He was a very great teacher. We are all going to miss him very much Rest in peace Mr. Wherley!
Betsy Bein
October 19, 2009
I will always remember George for his warm and gentle nature and his sense of humor. He was a wonderful teacher-- firm, but kind; demanding, but patient. His loss is keenly felt throughout the school district and the community.
With deepest sympathy,
Betsy and Bob
Jill Rakowicz
October 19, 2009
Dear Wherley Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Know that the wonderful memories of George will stay strong in our minds and be reflected in our smiles and laughter. I am so blessed to have known and worked with George for the short time that I did... My only regret is that I did not know him longer...
With Deepest Sympathy,
Jill C Rakowicz & Thomas A Roue
Brandon Null
October 18, 2009
Mrs. Wherley, Doug & Lisa,
I wish there were words that could fill the void and heal the pain you must be suffering, but only time will ease the pain. Instead I will pray that God may bring you comfort and peace of mind in knowing that Mr. Wherley is resting with God now; no more pain, no more suffering. He was an extraordinary individual, inspiring teacher and mentor, and a loving father, husband, son to a family he thought the world of. I will never forget the countless days I spent in his classroom; his caring demeanor and dedication to his students left a lasting impression on me, which inspired me to be the best I could be, in everything I do. Mr. Wherley made impact on my life, early in my educational career, and shaped who I have become today. I am eternally grateful for what he has done for me.
I am extremely sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers have been with you since Mr. Wherley became ill, and I will continue to pray for your family during this most difficult time. I pray you may find comfort in knowing he is at peace now, among the Angels.
With Love and deepest sympathy,
Brandon
Shirley & Jim Waybright
October 18, 2009
Dear Diane, Lisa, Doug, Amber and Madilyn,
I have only fond memories of George as a fellow teacher and friend. He was such an easy person to talk to and a wonderful teacher for his students. He was a wonderful role model for others. We could all learn from his courage, strength and faith. God bless you all. With love and friendship,
October 18, 2009
Diane, Doug, Lisa, Amber, George and Lucille,
May you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks to come during this difficult time. May God be with you.
Our deepest condolences,
Bruce & Kathy Ambrose & family
Michael & Kathy Stoops
October 18, 2009
Dear Wherley Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. George was a wonderful teacher and touched the hearts of so many students. He will be deeply missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brian Smith
October 18, 2009
Diane, Doug, and Lisa,
I had a great couple of years working with George at Rolling Acres and Alloway Creek. He expected a lot from his students and expected a lot of himself. His faith was important to him and we know where he is. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time.
Sally Gove
October 18, 2009
Dear Diane, Doug, Lisa, and Mr. and Mrs. Wherley,
George was a wonderful man. His strength was an inspriation to all. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With love from,
The Gove Family
Susan and Wayne James
October 18, 2009
George was a caring and thoughtful fellow teacher and friend. He would always remind me that I was the "older" teacher with that warm smile and twinkle in this eyes that was his trademark. Your family has so many wonderful memories to cherish and hold dear in your hearts. Bless you Diane, Lisa, Doug, Amber and dear little, Madie.
Green Heather
October 18, 2009
Wherley family,
I am so sorry for your loss. George was a wonderful person to work with at Alloway Creek, and was a great friend to me. He will truly be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Anita Belusz
October 18, 2009
Dear Diane, Lisa, Doug and family,
I'm so sorry to see that George has passed away. I enjoyed the times we got to chat when we worked together at Alloway Creek Intermediate. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy and Rick Coover
October 18, 2009
Diane, Lisa, and Doug & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. George will be missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Bev & Lance Frace
October 18, 2009
George was a gentle soul who became a fighter against that horrible disease, cancer. I was impacted by his strength, courage and sense of humor. He will be missed by family, friends, and community. He not only taught students, but he taught all of us how to live one's life.
Our sincerest sympathies,
Joseph and Jentessa Longmire
October 18, 2009
Diane, Doug, and Lisa I'm so sorry about your loss. He will be missed deeply and I will keep you all in my prayers.
Shaon Byron
October 18, 2009
Diane, Doug, Lisa, Amber, Maddie and Mr. & Mrs Wherley,
I am so sorry to hear that Kim has left this life, however, He is with God in heaven and there is no doubt of that. He handled his illness with strength and a desire to live his life to the fullest. I will miss him greatly since I've known both of you more than 30 years and Doug & Lisa since they came into the world. Kim was a fantastic person, a great listener and a wonderful friend. Heaven is a beter place for Kim having entered there. Please know that George and all of you will be in my prayers and thoughts. Love, Sharon
Amy Hormel
October 18, 2009
Diane, Lisa and Doug,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. George was a great friend and mentor to me at Rolling Acres. We shared many laughs and had a lot of fun. He made me feel very welcome as a new teacher. I remember how fondly he spoke of Doug and Lisa. He was always so proud of his kids as he should be. George was an amazing person and will be soarly missed. May you all find comfort in the many wonderful memories you have shared. Take care.
Dolly and Bob Dotson
October 18, 2009
Dear Diane, Doug and Lisa,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. We truly thought the world of George.
God Bless.
Brenda Shrader
October 18, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Dee Dillman
October 18, 2009
Diane, Doug and Lisa, We will miss George a lot. He was a favorite teacher of both my kids, and I enjoyed teaching with him for years. His kind and gentle spirit touched us all and he will always be remembered.
October 18, 2009
I love you and will miss you Pappy. Love, Madie
Audrey Calderazzo
October 18, 2009
Diane and family:
My deepest sympathy to you and all the family.. I have so many memories of Kim during our school years and growing up. He was a wonderful and kind person.. May God comfort you at this time. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Diane Bair
October 18, 2009
George will be greatly missed by many. He has touched so many lives as educator, colleague, and friend. May the warm and loving memories that you have of George keep you strong in the difficult days ahead.
You have our deepest sympathy,
Diane and John
Keith Warehime
October 18, 2009
Diane, Doug and Lisa our deepest sympathies are with you at this time. George was a wonderful person who will be missed by all who have ever met him. We all are sorry to hear of his passing and wish you all our condolences.
Keith,Ruth, Cisco and James
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