Clyde R. Laughman

Clyde Laughman Obituary

HANOVER Clyde R. 'Ike' Laughman, 85, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2009, at the M.S. Hershey Medical Center. He was the loving husband of Arlene H. (Holloway) Laughman, whom he married June 1, 1995 and was preceded in death by his first wife, Miriam H. (Hemler) Laughman on March 2, 1989. Born May 24, 1923, in Hanover, he was the son of the late Roy and Alice (Reed) Laughman. Ike was a 1941 graduate of New Oxford High School. He served in the United States Army Air Corp. and the Army Heavy Infantry Division during World War II until his honorable discharge on November 16, 1944. The business started when two friends merged their vending businesses into Servomation Vending in 1962. During this time, Ike created Staff, Music & Amusements, Inc., which he still actively owned and managed until the time of his death. From 1970-1982, he and business partner, Alan Morrison, owned Wege Pretzel and in 1982, Ike became the soul owner and continued to manage the business until December 2003. All the businesses created, owned, and operated by Ike are still in operation today. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hanover Elks Lodge #763, Hanover Republican Club, Hanover Lions Club, American Legion, Boy Scout Committee at St. Joseph Church, Holy Name Society, Hanover Council Knights of Columbus #871, Hanover Country Club, and was active in his business trade associations. Ike enjoyed golfing every chance he could and flying in his younger days. In addition to Arlene, his beloved wife, Ike is survived by four sons, Stephen D. Laughman and wife, Lynne of Hanover, Lanny M. Laughman and wife, Jean of Bolten, Conn., Anthony L. Laughman and wife, Sue of Hanover, and Philip L. Laughman and wife, Lisa of New Oxford; two daughters, Edith L. Staub and husband, Greg of Glenville, and Laurie L. Williams and husband, Dodd of East Berlin; one stepdaughter, Kelly L. D'Eramo and husband, Anthony of York; one stepson, Dale T. Breen and wife, Michele of Manchester; 15 grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one niece and two nephews. Besides his parents and first wife, Miriam, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond and Earl Laughman; and one great grandson, Samuel Oyler. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5125 Grandview Road, Hanover, with Father Joseph F. Gotwalt as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery with flag detail provided by the Hanover Allied Veterans Honor Guard. Viewings and times to reminisce will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Monday as well as 9 to 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, both being held at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Serving as casketbearers will be Mark Staub, Matt Staub, Brian Laughman, Kevin Laughman, Philp Laughman, and Bob Murren. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Ike may be made to the Miriam H. Laughman Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Delone Catholic High School, 140 S. Oxford Ave., McSherrystown, PA 17344; or a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements entrusted to Kenworthy Funeral Home, Inc., 269 Frederick St., Hanover. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.kenworthyfh.com

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Published by Evening Sun from May 18 to May 19, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Clyde Laughman

9 Entries

Gene and Mary Shaver

May 22, 2009

Arlene and family,
We are very saddened to hear of your loss.
We are glad to have known Ike and wish we had met him sooner. He was truly an extraordinory person and a gift to all. He had a full life with many amazing accomplishments. In all of this, he was a very sincere and humble person. He will be missed by many. Our sincere simpathy to you, his business family and friends

Ned Weaver

May 22, 2009

Dear Tony,

Although you are no longer a member of the Tuesday morning breakfast group, we share your loss.

Please know that we care.

Hanover Area Networkers

Ned Weaver

May 19, 2009

Dear Tony and Sue,

I found out late last evening about your father's passing. Please accept my condolences on your loss.

Rick and Patti Gearing

May 19, 2009

I knew Ike when I flew with him as one of his flight instructors at Devner Field back in 1977. I will always remember his personal kindness to us. He will be missed. May God be with you and your family.

Michael Garcia

May 19, 2009

I am an employee of Staff Music and Amusements, and I just wanted to say that Ike was a great man, and it was an honor for me to have known him. He always had a way of letting all of us employees know how special each and every one of us was, and he was always quick to thank us for our service to the company. He will be sorely missed, but we should find comfort in the fact that he knew the Lord, and I know he now has his place among the angels. Lets keep the family and friends in prayer, so that the God of all comfort may sustain them in this difficult time.

Bill Abbott

May 18, 2009

I had the pleasure of working for Ike for many years. I first worked for him in 1955 at Morrison Vending service. He was employed by Alan Morrison who was good enough to loan me and many other employees the money to buy our first homes in Hanover. He was a very honest and fair person. Later I electrically automated Wege Pretzel plant as John Murphy did the mechanical and millwriting at that location on Blettner Ave in town. He was very cooperative supplying necessary items to do that job. I many times recall my youth working for Ike and thank God for such a fair employer.

Amy Christie

May 18, 2009

The Pennsylvania Tavern Association will miss Eik terribly and our thoughts and condolences are with the family. His support was invaluable to his and our industry.

Pam Mike Graf

May 18, 2009

Arleen and family:

We are so shocked and suprised by the sudden death of Eik. My husband Mike Graf worked for Eike for years, and when we moved to NC, we always took the time to stop in the shop to see him. My last vist was when we were up in April and we saw you all at Wendy's, Eike gave me a kiss on the check, which he never had done before. What a lasting impression. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers, and we wish we could be there to support you during this difficult time. He will be surly missed.

Love and prayers,
Pam and Mike
Graf

C Reed

May 18, 2009

I got the pleasure to meet Mr Laughman a few years ago when I contacted him to find out some Reed family history and to my surprise he walked and reminded so much of my grandpa (Well I guess since his mother and my great grandfather were brother and sister its possible) He was extremely nice and showed my aunt and I around Weges and then showed us his jukeboxes etc. The last time I saw him was at my Grandfathers funeral 2 years ago and he still remembered me after only meeting once prior. So I am sadden to hear of your loss and I am positive he will be greatly missed. God Bless!

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