Earle Thomas Whitehill – Raccoon Twp.
Earle was born on February 28, 1936, to the late Joseph Clyde and Anna Elizabeth Searight Whitehill at home in Raccoon Twp. He lived his entire life on the family farm located on State Route 168 Hanover Twp. Beaver County until health conditions required a move into the Orchards of East Liverpool, Calcutta Ohio. Earle was a lifetime member of Bethel United Methodist Church.
He was educated in the one Room Schools of Hanover Township, then graduated from Chester West Virginia High School in 1954. He was drafted into the Army in 1959, serving 2 years at Fort Gordan, Georgia as a Military Police Officer.
He was employed for 50 years as an Operator at BASF in Potter Township, retiring at the age of 70.
He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his brother George and two sisters, Mary Agnes and Ruth Hrizo. He is survived by three brothers, David L. (Mary Ann (Mertz) of Hanover Twp.; Joseph C. Jr. (Virginia) of Harrison, Va.; William of Toronto, Ohio; one sister, Lois W. Clark of Reidsville, N.C.; and 7 Nieces and 10 Nephews.
He loved fixing anything as well as farming, he work on small engines, which became quite a hobby for him and took a lot of his work to the local Steam shows in the Area. His love of music provided him with much enjoyment through the Appalachian Folk Music Club.
The Family extends their heartfelt thanks to Buckeye Hospice and the Orchards of East Liverpool for their love and care for Earle.
Family and Friends may call at the McConnell Funeral Home, 447 Pine Street, Hookstown, Pa 15050, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 4:00 PM till 8:00 PM. The Service will be on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Funeral Home with a luncheon immediately following.
