Christine L. Whiteman, age 58 of Waterford, died Saturday, June 11, 2011 at the home of her daughter in Union City. Born in Erie on August 20, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Evangeline Arsenault Wagner.

Whiteman, Christine L.Christine was employed by Pleasant Ridge Manor-East in Erie for over 30 years where she primarily worked as a nurse’s aide. For pleasure, she enjoyed making crafts and giving them away as gifts, and she was an avid reader. Most of all, she loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.

Survivors include two daughters, Josette Waddell of Westminster, SC and Shonna Gabbart of Union City; four grandchildren, Corry, Jonathan, Sarah and Dakota; two great-granddaughters; her sister Alice Crowe of Westminster, SC; and a nephew Jesse Tidd.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Wagner Jr.

Friends may call at the Van Matre Funeral Home, 105 Walnut Street, Waterford on Monday evening from 7:00 until 8:00 p.m with a funeral service at 8:00 p.m. Final disposition will be private.