Herman L. Whiteman

Herman L. Whiteman, went home to be with the Lord after a long illness on August 16th in Tel Hai Nursing Center, Honey Brook, PA. He is survived by his wife of two years, Emily (Delaney) Whiteman. He was predeceased by his first wife of 65 years, Marion E. (Watkins) Whiteman.

He was the loving father of three children: Herman, husband of Virginia, of New Holland; Beverly, wife of Charles Van Horn, of Alexandria, VA; and Linda, wife of John Spitko, of Flying Hills. He was an adoring grandfather of Christopher, Scott, Brandice, Debra, Jennifer, Amy and Cynthia. He considered himself blessed to have spent time with his precious great grandchildren: Lydia, Sam, Jack, Mason, Charlie, Kinsey, Peter, Nichole, and Oliver. He is also survived by six step-children,

Herman was born on March 15, 1914, and lived his entire life in the Coatesville area before moving to Tel Hai Retirement Community in 2004. He was the son of Horace and Winona (Kinsey) Whiteman. He was predeceased by brothers Robert, Norman, Kenneth, Joseph and Paul; and sisters, Mabel, Betty, and Marie. He is survived by his brothers Charles and Horace both of Coatesville, and sister Emma Fair of Lebanon, OR.

Herman was employed by Lukens Steel Company for 41 and a half years.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 11:00 am from the Parkesburg Baptist Church, 103 West Street Parkesburg, PA 19365 followed by interment at the Fairview Cemetery in Coatesville. Family and friends are also invited to attend the viewing on Friday evening from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg with Masonic Services conducted at 8:00 pm and a viewing on Saturday morning at the church from 9:30 am to the time of the service.

Donations in Herman's name may be be made to; Marion Outreach fund, Parkesburg Baptist Church at the above address.