IN LOVING MEMORY OF

John Clifford 'Cliff'

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White

July 30, 1943 – December 31, 2016

Obituary

John Clifford "Cliff" White, 73, of Clifford Township, PA, passed away on December 31st 2016 at his home, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his precious wife Karen Alice White, who died October 1, 2011. Born July 30, 1943 in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late Rupert and Rhoena Sprague White. Cliff was the owner and operator of JC White and Sons Excavating for 50 years and White's Mobile Home Park for 45 years. He was a member of the Mount Herman Lodge 472, Union Dale, and belonged to St. James Episcopal Church, Dundaff, PA. He is survived by a beloved companion Tanya Gibbons; five children: Theresa White-Lightner and partner Toni, John C. White II and wife Karen, James White, Erin Weldon and husband Dave and Erica "Ta" White; eleven grandchildren: Melanie, Eric, Carin-Rae, David, Jessie, Deven, Christopher, Kiersten, Morgan, Nicholas and Reagan; four great grandchildren Brianna, Nathan, Bentley, Renee and one on the way. He was also survived by siblings; Joyce Martin and Norman White; several nieces and nephews. He was also fortunate to have many treasured lifelong friends. He was also preceded in death by his siblings Amy, William, Rupert and Warren White. He solved many problems on the porch and at the kitchen table. A skilled businessman, cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and neighbor. He loved the land and found peace in nature. Ornery at times, but endearing. He found a way to make all feel important. He will be missed dearly by all. A memorial service was held Friday, January 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.mm from the Clifford Township Volunteer Fire Company, 1035 State Route 106, Clifford. PA. Family and friends called from 3-7 p.m. at the Fire Hall. Cremation arrangements were under the care of the Shifler-Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Clifford, PA. Visitation at Main Service 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Friday, January 6, 2017 Clifford Township Volunteer Fire Company 1035 State Route 106 Clifford, Pennsylvania, United States 18413 Memorial Service 7:00 pm Friday, January 6, 2017 Clifford Township Volunteer Fire Company 1035 State Route 106 Clifford, Pennsylvania, United States 18413
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