LYKENS • Frank E. Withey, 71, of Lykens, passed away suddenly Wednesday, July 10 at Hershey Medical Center. Born in Auburn, N.Y., June 15, 1948, he was a son of the late John and Helen Anderson Withey. Frank and his wife Shelva resided in Alaska for many years before moving back to the valley. Frank retired from the Alaskan Railroad after 32 years of service. He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Tower City, and the Historical Society of Marcellus, N.Y. He enjoyed researching genealogy, reading, gardening, and along with his wife, was an avid Williams Valley High School sports fan. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially being on his deck. Frank and Shelva could often be seen taking their many rides throughout the valley. Twenty four hours after his death, on Thursday evening, his wife, Shelva Deibler Withey joined him in heaven. Truly a love story for the ages. Together Forever. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, John R. Withey. Frank is survived by a niece, Julie Garoutte; two nephews, Daniel Withey and his family; and David Withey and his family. He also is survived by many dear friends who he and Shelva thought of as family. Funeral services for both Frank and Shelva will be held Thursday, July 18 at 11 a.m. from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home, Inc. Tower City. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. at the chapel. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial donations in his memory can be made to Trinity United Church of Christ, 448 E. Grand Ave., Tower City, PA 17980. To sign the guest book, visit dimonfuneralhome.com
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Frank E. Withey
