Obituary of Donald W. White

A loving husband, father and grandfather, Donald White, 79, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2014, surrounded by his family at home. Mr. White was predeceased by his son, Darryl White. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty White; four daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and Andy Harvanek, Donna White, Doreen and Rick Allabaugh, Dorla and Jay Chalson; four grandchildren, Christopher and Dustin White, Jerome and Holly Chalson; great-granddaughter, Tessa Rose White; sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Bob Guldenschuh; mother-in-law, Elvina Bastain; sister-in-law, Joyce Relyea; several nieces and nephews. Mr. White was a lifetime resident of Candor. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served aboard the U.S.S. Amphion. Don worked many years at Cornell University. He enjoyed most of his time with family and being outdoors. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home, 15 Park St., Owego, NY with the Rev. Phil Jordan, officiating. Burial will be in the Chapel Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in Donald White’s memory to Friends of Hospice, P.O. Box 638, Owego, NY 13827. Condolences may be made to the White family at www.emfaheyfuneralhome.com