Obituary for Richard L. Whitney
Richard L. Whitney, 89, of Glenville, PA passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 at the Hanover Hospital.
Born on April 8, 1933 in Newport, Rhode Island to the late Richard Victor Whitney and Phyllis (Mashoke) Whitney.
Richard is predeceased by his first wife, Beverley M. Whitney, as well as their son, John Richard Whitney.
Richard is survived by his wife, Sharon A. (Rippert) Whitney, to whom they shared 36 years of marriage together. He is also survived by five children, Donna Barefoot (Dean) of Martinsburg, WV, James Whitney of Fairfax, VA, Christopher Whitney (Jody) of Gettysburg, Juliann Whitney (Matt) of Salisbury, MD, and Richard V. Whitney of Falling Waters, WV, two step-children, Michelle Prichard (John) of FL, Marc Cannon (Tricia) of CT, a sister, Phyllis Wieser (Robert) of MT, 19 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.
Richard graduated Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in 1953. He then faithfully served his country in the United States Army and was proud of his military service. He then went on to work for Safeway Stores where he enjoyed a career of 36 years. Richard held almost every job that Safeway offered, starting as a clerk and working his way up to store manager. He retired from Safeway and upon realizing that he could not sit still for very long decided to purchase a cookie route for Murray Cookies and Famous Amos that kept him busy for 11 more years. Richard also possessed many building and repairing skills that were useful at home and at Manchester Baptist Church where he was a faithful member for 27 years. Richard had a personal relationship with God, his life and family have been blessed in an abundance of ways throughout the years.
There will be a celebration of life service at Freedom Valley Church in Gettysburg on Saturday, August 20, at 2:00pm. A viewing will be held at the church from 1:00pm until the time of the service. Interment will take place on Monday, August 22, at 11:00am with a graveside service at the Manchester Baptist Church Cemetery in Manchester, MD. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Freedom Valley Church, 3185 York Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325, and Manchester Baptist Church, 2933 Manchester Baptist Church Rd, Manchester, MD, 21102. Online tributes and condolences can be made at monahanfuneralhome.com
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Born on April 8, 1933 in Newport, Rhode Island to the late Richard Victor Whitney and Phyllis (Mashoke) Whitney.
Richard is predeceased by his first wife, Beverley M. Whitney, as well as their son, John Richard Whitney.
Richard is survived by his wife, Sharon A. (Rippert) Whitney, to whom they shared 36 years of marriage together. He is also survived by five children, Donna Barefoot (Dean) of Martinsburg, WV, James Whitney of Fairfax, VA, Christopher Whitney (Jody) of Gettysburg, Juliann Whitney (Matt) of Salisbury, MD, and Richard V. Whitney of Falling Waters, WV, two step-children, Michelle Prichard (John) of FL, Marc Cannon (Tricia) of CT, a sister, Phyllis Wieser (Robert) of MT, 19 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.
Richard graduated Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in 1953. He then faithfully served his country in the United States Army and was proud of his military service. He then went on to work for Safeway Stores where he enjoyed a career of 36 years. Richard held almost every job that Safeway offered, starting as a clerk and working his way up to store manager. He retired from Safeway and upon realizing that he could not sit still for very long decided to purchase a cookie route for Murray Cookies and Famous Amos that kept him busy for 11 more years. Richard also possessed many building and repairing skills that were useful at home and at Manchester Baptist Church where he was a faithful member for 27 years. Richard had a personal relationship with God, his life and family have been blessed in an abundance of ways throughout the years.
There will be a celebration of life service at Freedom Valley Church in Gettysburg on Saturday, August 20, at 2:00pm. A viewing will be held at the church from 1:00pm until the time of the service. Interment will take place on Monday, August 22, at 11:00am with a graveside service at the Manchester Baptist Church Cemetery in Manchester, MD. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Freedom Valley Church, 3185 York Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325, and Manchester Baptist Church, 2933 Manchester Baptist Church Rd, Manchester, MD, 21102. Online tributes and condolences can be made at monahanfuneralhome.com
Previous Events
Visitation
Saturday
20
Aug
1:00 PM
- 2:00 PM
Freedom Valley Church
3185 York Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Service
Saturday
20
Aug
2:00 PM
Freedom Valley Church
3185 York Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Graveside
Monday
22
Aug
11:00 AM
Manchester Baptist Church Cemetery
2933 Manchester Baptist Church Road
Manchester, MD 21102
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