John R Whittaker, age 68, of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania passed away on peacefully Monday, October 17, 2022 while in the loving care of the Veterans Hospital in Wilkes-Barre. He was the beloved husband of Isabel Calle Villalba Whittaker for 42 loving years.
Born August 04, 1954 in East Stroudsburg he was a son of the late Jack and Mary (Carmella) Whittaker.
John was a lifelong resident of Monroe County, he graduated from East Stroudsburg High School in 1972 then went on to serve his Country in the United States Navy in 1974 for 8 years then was honorably discharged and retired. He was most recently a member of the Calvary Baptist Church of East Stroudsburg where he sang in the choir. He had a great passion for reading the Bible. He was an avid Philly fan in all sports most of all he loved spending time with his family on holidays and his trips to Spain.
Those left to cherish his memories in addition to his wife Isabel include brother; Daniel Whittaker and wife Joan of Stuarts Draft VA: sister Tina Tabor and husband Thomas of Bath PA: also, many nieces and nephews
In addition to his parents, John has been preceded in death by 2 sisters Marie Werkheiser and Gloria Rossi.
A public visitation will be held on Saturday October 22, 2022 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM followed by immediately by a funeral service being officiated by the Calvary Baptist Church of East Stroudsburg at the Lanterman and Allen Funeral Home Inc. 27 Washington East Stroudsburg PA 18301. Burial will take place at the Prospect Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lantermanallenfh.com for the Whittaker family.
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