Richard Carter White, age 80, of Retta, PA, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 5, 2016.

Richard was born on June 22, 1935 in Retta, PA the son of the late Clayton and Norma Carter White. He was a graduate of the Meshoppen High School with the Class of 1953. In high school, he was a member of the baseball team. Richard was an avid baseball and softball player throughout the years. Richard was a huge supporter of his favorite team, the Philadelphia Phillies. He also enjoyed bowling in various local leagues.

On July 24, 1954 he married the former Betty Jean Carney and together they raised four children. He was a lifelong dairy farmer who owned and operated the R-Whiteway Farm in Retta, PA which is still in operation today. Richard loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed his many trips to Canada, especially after purchasing his place at Pike Lake. He was a member of the Retta United Methodist Church and the Retta Men's Club.

Richard is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Betty Jean White of Retta, PA; his four children Boyce (Tammy) White of Meshoppen, PA, Carolette (Brian) Naylor of Retta, PA, Judy (Donald) Olshan of Factoryville, PA and Ronald (Terry) White of Retta, PA; grandchildren Candice (Josh) Kennedy, Chasty (Cesar) Alvarenga, Clayton (Natalie) White, Mary (AJ) Daley, Laura White, Megan (Daniel) Newhart, Brianna (Travis) Fryer, Jesse (Sabrina) Naylor, Christine Olshan, Tyler (Greta) White, Cameron White, and Ryan Stone; great-grandchildren Kiah Kennedy, Nevan Kennedy, Alexis Fryer, Karaya Faigle, Amanda Daley, Ian Norton, Tristin Fryer, Rylee Naylor, Brynn Fryer, Logan Alvarenga, Noah Alvarenga, Austin Daley, Tucker White, Scarlett Naylor and Colby Alvarenga. He is also survived by a sister Marlene Kelley; sister-in-law Marie McMicken, and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Richard was preceded in death by sisters-in-law Doris Kolesar and Shirley Fuller; brothers-in-law Burleigh Kelley, John Kolesar, and Lancer McMicken.

The funeral service for Richard will be held on Friday, January 8, 2016 at 1:00 PM at the Retta United Methodist Church with Reverend Edward C. Kerber II of the church officiating. Interment will follow at the Retta Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the church from 11:00 AM until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial donations to the Retta United Methodist Church, 651 Retta Road, Montrose, PA 18801.

Online condolences may be made at www.sheldonfuneralhomes.com.