Obituary of Clarence Whitton

Clarence Whitton Olean, NY-- Clarence Whitton of 1512 W. Henley St. died Tuesday (January 7, 2003) in The Waters of Allegany Healthcare Facility after a brief illness. Born October 29, 1913 in Olean he was the son of the late Arthur and Eva Brook Whitton. He was married to Helen Shaffer who predeceased him January 3, 1988. Mr. Whitton attended Olean schools. He worked his adult life for Clark Bros. (now Dresser Rand) as an electronic technician in the turbine division. He was instrumental in making many prototypes in the experimental lab as well as many parts and testing equipment. He traveled for many years for the testing department and he worked on the first turbine engine that Clark Bros. built for the Kentucky-Tennessee gas line. He retired after 45 years of employment, and then enjoyed photography where he captured beautiful four-season landscapes. His favorite past time was to help feed all the stray animals in his neighborhood, including feeding peanuts and birdseed to the squirrels and birds as well as food for the stray cats. There wasn’t an animal he didn’t care for. Surviving are a son Robert C. (Linda) Whitton of Hinsdale; a daughter Joan M. Evans of Olean; his grandchildren Julie (Jeff) Rapp of Kenmore, Robert Whitton of Olean, Kelly (Todd) Lovell of Allegany, Michael (Tara) Evans of Hinsdale, Molly Evans of Hinsdale, Steve Winters of Hinsdale, Steven M. Noll of Cuba and Joseph M. Noll of Olean; great grandchildren Savannah, Ryan and Casey Evans, twins Jacob and Joshua Lovell, Allison Rapp, Kayla M. Noll and Jocelyn N. Noll and several nieces, nephews and cousins. At his request, there will be no visitation. Rev. Gerald Piper, pastor of the Trinity United Methodist Church will conduct the private service Friday (January 10, 2003) at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, Olean. Burial will follow in St. Bonaventure Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the SPCA 2944 Route 16 Olean, NY 14760.