Ronald LaRue Teribury

Ronald LaRue Teribury, 81 of Gillett, PA, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was loving husband of the late Linda M. (Pelchy) Teribury who passed away November 29, 2014.  The couple married in 1962 and had 52 happy years together.

Ron was born on April 10, 1935 in Gillett, PA, son of the late Karl S. and Bernice I. (Ameigh) Teribury. He was a Troy High School graduate, was a US Army Veteran serving his country in the Korean War,  and retired from Fairway Spring Company of Horseheads, NY as the Lead Set Up Man.  He was a member of the Gillett Baptist Church, was a lifetime member of the South Creek Lions Club, and enjoyed horseshoes, bowling, and hunting.

Ron is survived by his children: James (Sharron) Teribury of Watkins Glen, NY, Timothy (Andi Simpson) Teribury of Troy, PA, Rebecca (Mike) Bradley of Mosherville, PA, and Keith (Annette Mitchell) Teribury of Gillett, PA, sixteen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, his sisters Sharon Steves of Gillett and Vi Abbott of Towanda, along with several nieces and nephews including his special care givers Courtney Burdick, Tammy Stone, and Vicki Teribury.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Linda, his brother Neil Teribury, and his sister Leatrice Packard.

Family and friends may call from 11:00 am-1:00 pm on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at the Gillett Baptist Church, 33241 Route 14 Gillett, PA.  The funeral service to honor Ron’s life will begin at 1:00 pm on Thursday, November 3rd at the church with his pastor, Micky Cavanaugh officiating.  Burial will follow in Gillett Cemetery.  The Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. 1093 West Main St. Troy, PA has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Ron’s family would like to thank Guthrie Hospice for their wonderful care and compassion.

Memorial contributions may be made in Ron’s memory to the Gillett Baptist Church PO Box 2 Gillett, PA 16925 or to the South Creek Lions Club 35341 Route 14 South Gillett, PA 16925.

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