Christopher G. Whartenby of Churchville, PA died peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. He was 76.

He was the beloved husband of 53 years to Carol A. McDonald Whartenby.

Born in Philadelphia, Christopher was the son of the late John H. and Elizabeth Murtha Whartenby and the brother of the late Patricia Titano.

Chris was a proud veteran of the Air Force who was a 1959 graduate of Father Judge High School. He attended evening classes at Penn State and at Dobbins Technical School where he graduated with first honors. Chris owned and operated C and C Mechanical Inc. a plumbing and heating company and was an active member of the Plumbers Union Local 690 for 37 years prior to his retirement. In his leisure, Chris enjoyed spending time with his beloved family and dear friends. He will be greatly missed by everyone who has come to know and love him.  

In addition to his wife, Chris is survived by his loving children Timothy C. and Patrick C. Whartenby, and Amy C. Lowenthal and her husband Rob. He is also survived by his 9 grandchildren: TJ (Daniela), Heather (fiancé Bobby), Sean, Ryan, Brian, Matthew, Wayland, Nicolette, and Paige, his brothers-in-law and sister-in-law Jack Titano, and John McDonald and Mary, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Friday evening June 3, 2016, from 6:00 to 8:00PM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and to his Funeral Mass 9:30am on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Rd. (at Tanyard Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St. Philadelphia, PA 19103.