Michelle Ann Whitney, 57, Plantation Road, Orrtanna, PA passed peacefully Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at her home.
She was born September 6, 1961 in Red Bank, NJ the daughter of John and Lorraine Kline Schoellner.
Michelle was a graduate of West Orange High School. Following school she enlisted in the United States Coast Guard and served four years as a Radioman 3rd Class.
After her service she was an Administrative Assistant and Secretary for several business, but for the last 20 years she was employed at Lehigh Cement Company in Union Bridge, MD. She also earned her Associate Degree, with high honors, at Frederick Community College. Michelle loved boating, fishing and spending time vacationing at Deep Creek Lake, MD with her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, aunt and caregiver to all children who entered her life.
Michelle is survived by her husband Matthew W. Whitney, two sons; Michael Whitney and his wife Katherine of Shippensburg, PA, Matthew M. Whitney of Orrtanna, PA, two grandchildren; Charlotte Whitney, Benjamin Whitney, a brother, George Wood, Jr. and a sister, Jill Schoellner. She was predeceased by a sister, Lorraine Wood.
There was a viewing on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Monahan Funeral Home in Fairfield, PA from 1:00PM until 3:00PM. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to another children’s organization of your choice. Online obituary and condolences available at
monahanfuneralhome.com.