Lavern “Jake” Walmer, age 53, resident of 22403 State Highway 6&19, Cambridge Springs, PA, passed away at his home on Monday, March 10, 2014 from the results of a brain tumor diagnosed in 2009. Born on April 4, 1960, in Erie, PA, Jake was a son of Loretta Brace Walmer and the late Charles Walmer. He married the former Penny Stafford on October 12, 1985 and she remains to mourn his loss.
Jake graduated from General McLane High School and Erie County Vo-Tech in 1978. He started working at Walmer Trucking in his early teens and began driving dump trucks at the age of 16. He went on to work for Frank Tucci Trucking and for Rohrer Trucking as well as other companies before owning Lavern Walmer Trucking for the past 17 years.
Jake enjoyed watching his daughter’s softball games, playing golf with his friends and bowling. As a bowler, Jake threw a perfect 300 game and a high series of 771.
Jake is survived, in addition to his wife – Penny Stafford Walmer of Cambridge Springs and his mother – Loretta Brace Walmer of Cambridge Springs; by two daughters – Niki (Brett) Stoll of Kalamazoo, MI and Jamie Walmer living at home; a son – Matt Walmer of Akron, OH; a brother – Rick Walmer of Cambridge Springs; two sisters – Shirley Wozniak (Felix) of Edinboro and Tracy Walmer (Joe Van Hoyweghen) of Waterford; and his father-in-law – Neal Stafford of Cambridge Springs. Jake was preceded in death by his father – Charles Walmer and his mother-in-law: Darlene Stafford.
Friends mat call at the Van Matre Family Funeral Home in Cambridge Springs on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 and are invited to attend funeral services there on Friday at 11:00 am. Reverend James Calender, pastor of the First Church of God in Cambridge Springs, will officiate. Interment will be in Venango Cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be made to: Cambridge Area Athletic Association, 21715 Zimmerman Road, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403.
To the family,
Our sincerest condolences. We am indirectly connected to the family through my sister (Jessica Hotchkiss) and son/stepson (Donny Reichard) and just want to offer my support through prayer. Praying for everyone.
Nicole and Matthew Lowry
To Penny and family: I’m so very sorry to hear of Jakes passing. He fought that battle, along with all of you for a long time. He will be missed by many who knew him. Sending Prayers for you all.
Dear Penny and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May the many memories you have made with Jake over the years and Gods love bring you peace and comfort in the days to come.
Penny,
My condolences go out to you and your family. May God comfort you all and give you peace during this difficult time.
My sympathy to my dear friend Penny and her daughters and to all of you who loved and knew Jake. He fought a long and difficult battle and he is no longer in pain. Our time here is very short and you will all be with him again in Heaven. The love he gave you will stay with you and give you strength and is much stronger than the loss you feel. He is at peace and will always be in your hearts until you are together again.
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Peace, Prayers and Blessings,
Peter & Patti Held