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Richard Whitney Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 19, 2008.

Richard Whitney, 73, of Nicholson, Lenox Twp., died Wednesday in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre. His wife is the former Carolyn Jerauld. They would have celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary Feb. 14.

Born Nov. 23, 1935, in Chicago, Ill., he was the son of the late Richard and Margaret Balzar Whitney. Before retirement, he was employed as a tool and die maker for General Dynamics, Scranton. He was an Army veteran, having served during the Korean War. He was deeply loved by all of his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.

Also surviving are three sons, Richard, Montrose; Ralph, Noxen; and Dan, Tunkhannock; an adopted son, Tom Crego, Springville; three daughters, Carol Marbaker, Fountain Inn, S.C.; Jane Barrows, Hop Bottom; and Jean Woods, Honesdale; two brothers, Harold and Tom; two sisters, Maryann Gagnon and Myrna Lotito; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be Saturday at 5 p.m. in the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State St., Nicholson. The family will receive friends Saturday, 3 to 5.

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January 17, 2009

Alyssa Whitney posted to the memorial.

January 5, 2009

Jeannie Wood posted to the memorial.

January 1, 2009

Mary Jo Balent posted to the memorial.

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Alyssa Whitney

January 17, 2009

My grandpa went in for open heart surgery on Monday, December 15th, 2008. Unfortunately, we lost him at around noon on Wednesday, December 17th. it was so unexpected that no one thought or knew that it was going to happen. He was the greatest grandpa ever. We all lost a great friend, working buddy, dad, grandpa, great grandpa, brother and husband. He was the kind of guy that would give you the shirt off of his back. He would always make sure that your friends were welcome at his house. He would let them call him grandpa. When he worked at Wal Mart, he would dress up as Bob the Builder on Halloween and the kids would go to the store and wanting to see Bob the Builder. They would get mad when he wasn't there. He always had a smile on. He would always kid around kid around with people, even those he didn't know. The memories that he left us with were happy, exciting and hilarious. My last goodbye from him was," I LOVE YOU, be good, go to school and don't drive Mr.Piasecki crazy." But I didn't have the heart to tell him that morning, Mr. Piasecki is already crazy, so I don't have to drive him crazy. Right now, I believe that I'm going to speak for everyone. If we could have one wish, then I know we would all wish to have our grandpa, great grandpa, dad, friend, brother and husband back. He will be missed by everyone all around. We loved him!

Jeannie Wood

January 5, 2009

I have not been trying to ignore anyone, but I have been going through some very tough times. My dad had to go for open heart surgery Monday December 15 and unfortunately we lost him on the 17th. He never even woke up from the surgery so he did not suffer. My dad was the greatest dad you could ever ask for along with being a great man all around. He always made sure that people knew they were welcome at their house whenever one of us kids would bring a new friend over. My dad was the strongest man I ever knew. He always showed us how much he loved each and every one of us kids equally. My brothers and sisters and I sat there and tried to think of any bad memories that we might have with him and not a single one of us could think of any. All our memories are happy memories, that's the way he was, he made sure that all of us were happy and kept us all close. My dad will be missed by all of us kids along with anyone who has met him. If I could have just one wish come true it would be to have my dad back with us.

Jeannie

Mary Jo Balent

January 1, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Jane Rundell

December 21, 2008

To Dick's family and loved ones, I am so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. I didn't know until the day of the services and had to work or I would of been there. My heart aches for you Carolyn and family, and for the loss of a good friend. None better than Dick for sure! Will greatly miss his visits at Walmart.

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Monica Klein

December 19, 2008

Carolyn and family, May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Charlie and I were deeply saddened to hear of Dick's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Love Monica and Charlie Klein

Holly

December 19, 2008

Jane and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your fathers passing. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Jason and Holly Polovitch

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