Jeffrey D. Lauffer

Jeffrey David Lauffer, 47, of Everson, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at Presbyterian Hospital after being life flighted on Monday, May 28, 2018, as a result of a motorcycle accident. Jeff was an avid rock n roll fan with a contagious smile and a great sense of humor. He loved to hunt, fish, ski and ride his motorcycle. He was known for his athleticism during his high school years, serving as a member of the varsity football team, the wrestling team and as the captain of the WPIAL winning tennis team. In addition, he played trumpet in the concert band. He was also an Eagle Scout and served in the National Guard for six years, earning a medal for expert marksmanship. As a voracious reader and history buff, Jeff was always looking to learn something new, not only about history, but also about religion and survivalist techniques. A member of the United Methodist Church, Jeff was involved in several clubs, including the Scottdale Moose and the Hecla Sportsman Club. He will be remembered as well for his quick thinking to save a life of a fellow fisherman who was drowning. Jeff graduated from Southmoreland High School with the class of 1989. He went on to study at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg and received a degree in computer numerical control from WCCC. He received a certificate in technical drawing from WCCC as well. "JD," as he was known, spent several years working in construction with Ryan Homes and the Little E Construction Co. Jeff always loved working with his hands and being outdoors. During his free time, he worked at Hidden Valley Ski Resort as a lift operator. He is survived by a large and loving family who adored him: his mother, Jane Louise Kreinbrook Lauffer; his beautiful and talented daughter, whom he adored, Samantha Jane Lauffer; his brother, Brian Larry Lauffer and his wife, Nicole Lauffer. He was exceptionally close to his pride and joy, his pit bull, Bandit, who will miss him dearly. Other loved ones he is survived by are his Aunt Carole and Uncle Wayne Malone; along with his cousins, Bob (Crystal) Malone, Susan (Peter Carnochan) Malone, Mark Malone, Randy Malone, Kayla Malone, Sienna Malone Carnochan, Scarlett Malone Carnochan, Spencer Malone Carnochan, Janey Layman and Claudia Christner. Additionally, he is survived by his aunts and uncles, Carol and Jim Bishop and family, Barbara and Jim Harkins and family and Lois and David Harbison and family. He was predeceased by his loving and caring father, Larry M. Lauffer, in 2008; and his grandparents, Randall and Ruth Kreinbrook and Wilbur and Mary Elizabeth Lauffer.
Visitation will be from noon to 4 Sunday, June 3, and from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 4, at SALOOM-REGA FUNERAL HOME, 730 W. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, with the funeral at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, at the United Methodist Church on Main Street, Mt. Pleasant. Interment will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
For those who are interested, donations may be made to the Lauffer Memorial Scholarship Fund, 742 State Route 31, Ruffs Dale, PA 15679. To view online obituary, sign guest registry, or send condolences, please visit www.saloomfuneralservice.com, Richard Rega, funeral director.