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JOHN THOMAS "JACK" WHIGHAM
JOHN THOMAS "JACK" WHIGHAM
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JOHN WHIGHAM Obituary
Age 70, on Thursday, April 1, 2010, of Swissvale. Beloved husband for 23 years to Joyce (Duska) Whigham; dear father of John Corey Whigham of Pitcairn, Anna Marie Beck and husband William Dawson Beck of South Carolina; grandfather of Jason Cartwright; brother of Faith Pellak, Judy Harris and husband Joseph, Ruth Ann Whigham and the late Leonard Whigham; also nieces, nephews, and great nieces and great nephews. Jack worked at Duquesne University and Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf and also attended Swissvale Presbyterian Church. Friends received for Memorial Gathering Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 10am at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Service at the funeral home 11am, Rev. Dr. Jay Hollinsworth officiating.
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Hope Pellak
April 5, 2010
I will always keep you in my heart, I will never forget our singing sessions and will always cherish 16 candles. You will always be missed but not forgotten. You were as close as a father to me. I will love you forever, R.I.P. Uncle Jackie.
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BRUCE EHNERD
April 3, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Shannon
April 2, 2010
You will always live in our hearts and prayers. Rest In Peace Uncle Jackie, you're now in a better place.
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