Robert E. Gilleran entered into his eternal rest after multiple illnesses on November 11, 2013 at Morton Plant Rehab Hospital. Born in Carbondale, PA to the late Loretta (Kelly) Gilleran and Robert Gilleran, he lived 80 years of his life on Little Ireland Road in Starrucca, PA. He is survived by his wife and best friend of over 59 years, Alice (Hobbs) Gilleran and 3 children; daughter Carol (John) Barnett, Berwick, PA and sons Robert (Rachael) Gilleran and James Gilleran, all of Starrucca, PA. Also surviving are 2 grandsons Ryan Gilleran and Jonathan (Libby) Barnett and 4 granddaughters Kristin (Pete) Lents, Sara (Andrew) Lawer, Meghan Gilleran and Jessica Plutino-Gilleran, 2 great grandchildren Garrett and Cassidy Lents and numerous cousins. Grandpa Bobbie was a true family man who loved and supported his family in every possible way.
A dairyman all his life, he took great pride in keeping his property looking beautiful. He served as a Thompson Township Supervisor for several years and was an Eastern Milk Producers delegate, representing the Starrucca-Lakewood local. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church in Starrucca, PA. Bob was an avid sportsman who enjoyed bowling and golfing, as well as hunting with the other members of the Little Ireland Hunting Club. You would also find him at many school sporting events supporting his children, grandchildren and youth in general.
Due to ill health, Bob has spent the last 2 years in Largo, FL, to be close to his doctors and hospitals. He would want to thank his classmates and buddies from Thompson High School, Class of 1948 for calling and caring. He would want to give special thanks to his loyal caregiver Nick Natar, who came every morning and night for 18 months and to his cousin Father John King, Starrucca, PA, who came each Sunday to give him Holy Communion when he became unable to attend mass.
A memorial celebration of Bob’s life and internment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Thompson, PA will take place at the convenience of the family. For those wishing to make a memorial contribution in Bob’s memory, please remember his love of animals, especially his dogs, and consider a gift to your local humane society.
Dennis E. Whitmore Sr. age 73 of Scott Center Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at home Friday November 15th, 2013. He was predeceased by his father and mother Nelson E. Whitmore and Gertrude E. Whitmore, sisters Jane Whitmore and Florence Mead. He is survived by his wife Mary, son Dennis E. Whitmore Jr. (Diane), daughters Karyn Raymond (David) and Melissa Worzel (Mike), grandchildren Amber and Ashley Raymond, Mikayla and Brandon Worzel, and also Sasha, Sable, and Damien, his brother Nelson E. Whitmore Jr. (Jeannie), sisters Leona Kader, Esther Thoma, Evelyn Hoops, Donna Curtis, Dale Ann Whitmore, and Lugene Hartman (Gerald), not to mention numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. After serving in the Army from 1961-1964, he continued his love of the outdoors as a logger. Upon retiring you could find him keeping busy with his lawn mowing business. Dennis enjoyed hunting, bowling, and playing horseshoes. But most of all he enjoyed nothing more than a good hand of pinochle or hose n’ pepper with family and friends. He truly loved to meet new people. No matter where he went or who he talked to, he would greet you with a smile and introduce himself as “Dennis the Menace.” You couldn’t help but smile back.