Jeffrey T. Whitman
August 19, 1959 ~ February 21, 2012
Jeffrey T. Whitman, 52, of 437 Gilfillan Street, Franklin, died on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca, following an extended illness. Born August 19, 1959 in Oil City, PA, he was the son of Jack D. and Mary D. Packer Whitman. Jeffrey was a 1977 graduate of Rocky Grove High School and studied business at the University of Pittburgh, Titusville. He worked as a salesman for several car dealerships over the length of his career, the most recent being Ellis Chevrolet in Emlenton, PA. Jeffrey attended several United Methodist Churches. He enjoyed sports including basketball, baseball, golf, and softball. He was the first baseman for the 1984 Franklin Foodland Softball Team, which won both the Class A state and national titles. He also enjoyed being an umpire for the girls' softball and boys' baseball. Uncle Jeff especially loved spending time with his two nephews, Breck L. and Colton J. Schneider and attending their sporting events. Uncle Jeff also thought Aubria Jinae was "something else" and loved her dearly. Jeffrey is survived by his father, Jack D. Whitman of Rocky Grove; his sister Ann M. Schneider and her husband, Steven of Galloway; his nephews, Breck L. Schneider and Colton J. Schneider, both of Galloway; his niece, Aubria J. Schneider of Galloway; and his maternal aunt, Donna C. Shipley of Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary D. Whitman; maternal grandparents, Donald J. and Catherine M. Packer; paternal grandparents, Ralph J. and Dorothy M. Whitman; and his uncles William D. Packer and James E. Whitman. There will be no public visitation. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin is handling the arrangements. Interment will take place in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. The family suggests donations be made to Sugar Creek Station, 351 Causeway Drive, Franklin, PA 16323. To send online condolences, flowers or cards or obtain further information, family and friends can visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
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Am sending my sincere condolence at your time of loss. Yolanda DiMino Sloan and the DiMino Family originally from Rocky Grove Pennsylvania
Please accept my condolences at this time of the loss of your loved one.
I remember a lot of fun times when my mother and father spent times playing 500 with Pete and Dot. Jack and James and my sister, Sandy, and I would “horse around” keeping things in an uproar.
May God bless your family.
Bonnie
Jeff was a nice guy. I was sad to hear he was ill and didn’t know it. He’s whole now. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
Jeff, (Whit) we had the best of times! Your Mom, Dad and of course Sister (Ann) were very proud of you! I wish Ann and your Dad all the best!
Whit, I Will Miss You!
Whit, We will meet Again!
Larry Griffin
Ann, my thoughts and prayers are with you, Uncle Jack and your family. Email me sometime. Sure do wish we had stayed closer all ofthese years. Youre in my prayers.
RIP Cousin Jeff. So many memories… we sure did have fun as kids! I will never forget you, Jeff, and I only regret that we lost touch over all these past years.
Uncle Jack and Ann…. my heart goes with you. So much loss in such a short time. May you find peace and rest.
Love always,
Cathy
I am sending my sincere condolences and blessings. Yolanda DiMino Sloan and DiMino Family.