Michael H. LaBow, 63, of Mountville, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017 at home. He was the husband of Cheryl A. Zerphy LaBow, with whom he celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary on May 5, 2016. He was born in Alexandria Bay, NY, son of the late Jean A. LaBow and Carol Walts Hannesson, Sun City Center, FL. He was a bio-medical engineer at Lancaster General Hospital for more than 20 years. He was a veteran of the US Navy, and enjoyed golfing, fishing, NASCAR, playing the guitar, listening to music, and he loved his dog, “Jasper”. He also achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.
Surviving in addition to his wife and mother, his children: Christopher A. (Becky) LaBow, LaFargeville, NY; Chelsea M. (Karl) Murphy, Sandy Hook, CT; Craig M. (Kaire) LaBow, Landisville; A. Jason (Rose) Licht, Columbia; and Keith R. (Isabela) Lichtm Chambersburg. Ten grandchildren: Carley, Morgan, Ella, Emily, Riley, Connor, Lance, Nadia, Brett, and Elliot. Two sisters: Cindy (Gary) Edick, Gouverneur, NY; and Brenda Minasian, Johnson City, TN.
The Memorial Service will be held at the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., 114 West Main Street, Mountville, on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. with Deacon Peter Jupin, officiating. Private interment will be held for the family. Full Military Honors will be accorded following the memorial service. Visitation will be held from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 P.M. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: Hospice and Community Care or LGH Cancer Center. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.
