Kenneth M. Whitmire, age 84, of Berwick passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Glen Brook Rehab, Berwick.
Born at home in Berwick on December 26, 1939, he was a son of the late Warren and Zella (Shultz) Whitmire. He was a graduate of Berwick High School. After High School he served Honorably in the US Army National Guard until 1997. For 25 years, Ken was employed by Brisk Waterproofing, where he worked on New York City skyscrapers. Locally he worked for Bechtel during the building of the Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant.
Ken attended First United Methodist Church, Berwick. He enjoyed woodworking projects and spending time with his wife and family.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, Carol A. (Davies) Whitmire, with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage this past November. He also leaves behind sons, Cameron Whitmire of Shickshinny; Curtis Whitmire and wife Stacey, Berwick; daughter, Kelly DiPippa and husband Nicholas, Nescopeck; grandchildren, Kayla and husband Jared, CJ, Reganne, Aryana, and Vinny; great granddaughter, Raya; brothers, Willis Whitmire and wife Sandy, Berwick; Elmer Whitmire, Berwick; and Dennis Whitmire, Arizona; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Vernon Whitmire and wife Pat; and sister-in-law, Sharon.
At his request, there will be no services. Heller Funeral Home, LLC, Nescopeck is entrusted with arrangements.
Online messages of comfort may be sent to condolences@HellerFuneralHomeLLC.com.