Richard Whitehill

October 6, 1949 - March 2, 2004

Richard S. Whitehill, 54, of 303 West Fifth St., formerly of Forest Avenue, died at 5:46 A.M. Saturday (February 28, 2004) in WCA Hospital. He was born October 6, 1949 in Oil City, Pa., a son of the late Richard W. and the late Norma Jean Hall Whitehill. He attended schools in Northern Chautauqua County. Before retiring due to disability in 2000, he had worked as a community living specialist instructor with The Resource Center, and earlier had been a home health aide with Willcare. He was a member of the Salvation Army. Always one to try to act grumpy, he was really a soft touch and a kind person. He is survived by a daughter, Dianne Whitehill of Atlanta, Ga.; 2 grandchildren; 4 brothers: James W., Terry L., Larry J., and Thomas E. Whitehill, all of Jamestown; and his companion, Eileen Jennings. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, the former Lynn A. Cole, who died June 21, 1994. A memorial service will be at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday in the Salvation Army, 83 South Main St. Pastor Ian Eastman will officiate. Inurnment will be in Lake View Cemetery. No calling hours will be observed. Memorials may be made to the WCA Hospital Dialysis Unit, 207 Foote Ave., Jamestown, N.Y. 14701; the Salvation Army, 83 S. Main St., Jamestown, N.Y. 14701; or to the Prendergast Library Video Department, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown, N.Y. 14701.