Paul E. LaForme

Paul E. LaForme, 93, of rural Turbotville, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024 at his home.

Born in Montgomery on March 11, 1931, he was the son of the late Wells and Catherine E. (Harmon) LaForme.  On October 10, 1958 he married the former Doris L. Keener at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Turbotville, and they have celebrated 65 years of  marriage.

He was a 1950 graduate of Montgomery High School and served with the US Air Force for two and a half years during the Korean War.

Following his service, he attended a tech school for tool and die works in Williamsport and was employed with Hull's Machine Shop, Muncy and ABC Bowling Lanes, Williamsport, for 26 years.  He later retired from Warshaw's in Milton in 1993.

He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Turbotville for 65 years, a life-member of the American Legion Post in Montgomery, and a life-member of the Moose Lodge in Mifflinburg.  He enjoyed woodworking, especially making furniture for his family, and working on motors with his son's racing cars.  Paul was a member to the Zion Lutheran Church Disaster Relief Team and also loved helping people in need.

Paul and Doris loved dancing and actually met while square dancing.  They also enjoyed spending time at the river.

Surviving besides his wife, Doris LaForme, are two sons:  Harold LaForme and his wife Kathy of Muncy and Edward LaForme and his wife Mary of Watsontown; three grandchildren: Jennifer Myers and her husband Chris, Christopher LaForme and his wife Kari, and Charlee LaForme; two great-grandchildren, Tyler and Hayden Myers; three step-grandchildren: Douglas, Christopher, and Brittany Nyman; and three step-great-grandchildren: Benjamin Lechniak, Maxwell and Brynlee Nyman; and two very special girls, Trudy Gearhart and Karen Engleman.

Preceding him in death besides his parents were three brothers: Earl J., James F., and Richard W. Laforme.

Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 10 to 11:00 AM Friday, May 3, 2024 at Zion Lutheran Church, 39 Paradise Street, Turbotville, where a funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Erwin Roux, his pastor, officiating.  Burial with full military honors will follow in Turbotville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in his memory be made to his church at PO Box 277, Turbotville, PA 17772, or to a charity on your choice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brooks Funeral Home and Cremation Svc, PC, 207 Broadway St., Turbotville.  To share a memory or condolence with his family, please visit www.wfbrooksfuneralhome.com.

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