Frank Clark Whitney

Frank Clark Whitney Sr., 81, of New Port Richey, Fla., died Jan. 23. His wife is Florinda Whitney of New Port Richey.

Born June 6, 1929, in Scranton, he was the son of the late Scranton Times newspaperman Neil L. Whitney and his wife, Doris Clark, for whose family Clarks Summit was named. He was the fourth of five children and brother to Janet, Nancy, Neil and Wade. Frank loved reading, fishing and football. He had a sharp mind and a strong work ethic, both of which served him well during his 20-year career with IBM and then later, a highly successful career in real estate. He had strong political beliefs and a well-developed philosophy of life that he was always willing to share. Frank was many things to many people — a beloved son and brother, husband, father and friend. He was fun-loving, a talented storyteller and jokester and a high achiever. A consummate negotiator and deal-maker, he continued to dream big and to reach for the stars right up until the end of his life. He was a larger-than-life personality. Those who knew and loved Frank most never lost confidence in his ability to accomplish amazing things, and he will always live on in their hearts as a superstar.

Also surviving aqre a sister Nancy Burke, Camp Hill; 11 children, Clark Whitney, New Delhi, India; Judith Grossman, Orosi, Costa Rica; Christianna Alger, San Diego, Calif.; Roy Whitney, Chicago, Ill.; Virginia Weigand, Davis, Calif.; Neil Whitney, San Felipe, Mexico; Grant Whitney, Scranton; Jacqueline Austin-Singer, San Diego, Calif.; Socorro Whitney, Dayton, Ohio; Amparo Whitney, Austin, Texas; Daniel Whitney, Austin, Texas; and their spouses; as well as his grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews scattered throughout the nation.

The funeral will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit. A brief graveside service will follow immediately afterward in Abington Hills Cemetery, South Abington Twp.