Philip Joseph Whelan
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Philip Joseph Whelan, M.D., passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the age of 80 while surrounded by his loving family.
Philip was born on October 30, 1938 to the late Vernon and Mary (Doyle) Whelan, in Upland,
Pennsylvania. At the age of 6, his family moved to a farm in Earleville, Maryland.
Surviving Philip are his wife of 54 years, Katherine Whelan; two daughters, Beth (Dave)
Bartoli, and Amy (Brian) Neely; his sisters, Mary Yeatman, Susan Mullori, Anne Swears, Agnes Brown, and Sarah Whelan; and his brothers Michael, Samuel, Hugh, and John Whelan. He was a loving grandfather to Philip, Sophia, David, and Kate Bartoli, and Emma, Caroline, and Abby Neely.and many nieces and nephews.
Philip was a graduate of Cecilton School and attended Washington College. He graduated from
University of Maryland Medical School in 1965. Philip completed one year of internship and one year of residency in Pathology at Saint Agnes Hospital in Maryland. He served in the
United States Navy Submarine Service from 1967 to 1969. He completed his residency in
Pathology and a fellowship at the Medical Examiner's office in Baltimore City, before joining
Maryland General Hospital as a Pathologist. Philip loved being a doctor, and spent 31 years as a Pathologist, some of those years as Chief of Pathology.
Philip loved gardening, reading, traveling, and spending time with his family. He will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, and sense of humor.
A visitation will be held at the Neill Funeral Home; 3401 Market Street, Camp Hill, PA on
Thursday, June 20, 2019 from 2:00-4:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church; 1 Peter Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA on Friday, June 21, 2019 at 1:00pm with a visitation from 12:00pm until the time of Mass. The burial will be held at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery; 1313 S York St, Mechanicsburg, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to:
The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate: oblatesusa.org
Susquehanna Service Dogs: https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/susquehannacapital-
campaign
Plant a Billion Trees: https://nature.org/en-us-get-involved-how-to-help/plant-a-billion/