LaVerne F. Eighmey

LaVerne F. Eighmey, Age 94, of Columbia Cross Roads passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015 at home with his loving family at his side. LaVerne was born September 3, 1920 in Elmira, NY son of the late John H. & Dora (Sheives) Eighmey. He was married to the former Martha J. Wheeler Eighmey who predeceased him. LaVerne was a veteran of the U S Army serving his country from 1942 to 1946 during WW II as Airplane Mechanic. He worked on C-4, C-47, A-26 aircraft and B-24 bombers servicing their hydraulics. He was retired from Eighmey Buick where he was a mechanic and their Service Manager for many years. He enjoyed playing cards, playing the lottery, 3-D puzzles and after retirement was a driver shuffling cars for the dealership. He was a member of the Troy American Legion.

Survivors include his three sons, Hal Eighmey of Columbia Cross Roads, Steven & Maxine Eighmey of Breesport, NY, Ronald Eighmey of Columbia Cross Roads, a daughter Rosi & Richard Morgan of Troy, daughter-in-law, Deborah Eighmey of Columbia Cross Roads, 9 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins and a special niece Irene Winterstein.

LaVerne was predeceased by his wife Martha, a daughter Priscilla, son Larry, siblings, Jerome, Velma, Bernal, and Verle. 

Family and friends are invited to call from 1 to 2 PM Thursday, July 9, 2015 at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. 1093 West Main Street, Troy, PA 16947. LaVerne’s funeral service will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 2 PM . Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.

Memorials in LaVerne’s name may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Send condolences to Vickeryfuneralhome.com.

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