Chauncey E. Whiteman

WELLSVILLE - Chauncey Earl Whiteman, 91, of Wellsville, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2013, at his home.

He was born August 31, 1922, in New Martinsville, WV, the son of the late James R. and Eliza (Boston) Whiteman.

Chauncey was preceded in death on January 9, 2001, by his wife, Dolores Ruth (Baker) Whiteman, whom he married October 9, 1942. He was also preceded in death by three brothers: Ernest, Robert, and Richard Whiteman.

Chauncey graduated from Wellsville High School in 1942. He served as a machinist in the United States Army Air Corps from 1943 to 1946 during World War II. He was employed for forty years as a millwright for the former Crucible Steel Mill in Midland, PA, before retiring in 1982. Chauncey was a member of Central United Methodist Church, where he served as a trustee. He was also a member of the National Rifle Association.

Survivors include one daughter: Judith E. Whiteman, with whom he resided; two sons: Dannie E. Whiteman and his wife Jane of Palmeto, FL, and Richard A. Whiteman and his wife Cindi of East Liverpool; and one brother: William E. Whiteman and his wife Olive of Venice, FL. Also surviving are four granddaughters and five great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, December 19, 2013, at the Central United Methodist Church, 1000 Main Street in Wellsville, with Pastor Kenneth Maylone of the church officiating.

Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 pm Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at the Roberts Funeral Home, 631 Main Street in Wellsville.