Rhea R. Whitham Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Rhea R. Whitham of Lewiston, New York. Rhea, born on April 25, 1930, passed away on July 13, 2025. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jean Poupart and Albina Poupart (Lauzon); her husband Jack; her sons-in-law, Michael O'Laughlin and Michael Richmond; and her siblings, Pauline Rueter (late Herman) and Robert Poupart.
She is survived by: her daughters, Deborah Brown (William) of Nokomis, FL, Linda O'Laughlin of Downington, PA, Sandra Faltyn (Paul) of Niagara Falls, NY, Jacquelyn West (Joseph) of Farmington, NY, Susan Richmond of Tucson, AZ, Joyce O'Brien (Mark) of Pendleton, NY and Amy Hansen (Brian) of Lockport, NY.; and her brother Paul Poupart (Jean). She is also survived by grandchildren, 26 adored great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Rhea's honor to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Western New York Chapter, 100 College Pkwy #280, Williamsville, NY 14221.
