Jack Whittaker, 81, of Eldred, New York, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 22, 2015, at Orange Regional Medical Center.

Born on June 27, 1934, in Pike County, he was a son of the late John and Mable Whittaker. He was the loving husband to Dorothy (Bernardo/Santulli) Whittaker, with whom he shared 28 years of marriage. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary (Carmella/Rossi) Whittaker.

Jack was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Throughout his life, he was an avid gardener and a collector, collecting stamps and coins. He loved his country music, Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard in particular. He also enjoyed playing his guitar, especially at family get-togethers.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons John Whittaker and his wife, Isabel, of Stroudsburg and Daniel Whittaker and his wife, Joan, of Stuarts Draft, Virginia; his daughters Gloria Jean Rossi of East Stroudsburg, and Tina Tabor and her husband, Thomas, of Henryville; his stepchildren Theresa Ruscillo and her husband, Vic, and Laurie Santulli; his grandchildren Jacci Willard and her husband, Tom; Dee Bonneau and her husband, Gary; Tracy Rose and her husband, Dan; Jennifer Schnaitman and her husband, Chris; Jason Whittaker and his wife, Heather; and Joseph Whittaker; his great-grandchildren Josh Schnaitman, Joe Rose, Jordan Schnaitman and Hannah Whittaker; and his step-grandchildren Nicole, Julia and Sophia Ruscillo.

In addition to his parents and his first wife, Jack was preceded in death by his daughter, Marie Werkheiser and her husband, Donald Werkheiser; his brothers: Romaine, Nelson, Albert and Eugene; and his sisters, Dorothy Schraeder and Hazel Martin.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, at Lanterman & Allen Funeral Home, 27 Washington St., East Stroudsburg, PA. The funeral service, officiated by Pastor Todd, will begin at 4:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be made at Lantermanallenfh.com.