Jeffrey "Jeff" Garber

NEWTON — Jeffrey "Jeff" Garber, 65, of Newtown, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 2, 2016. He was the loving husband and best friend to his wife of 38 years, Carla (Rossi) Garber.

Jeff is survived by his four children, Melanie Evert (Scott), Danielle Leach (Chris), Jeffrey (Larissa) and Christopher. Jeff will be dearly and forever missed by his six grandchildren, Kirsten, Matthew, Andrew, Caroline, Vivienne and most especially by his best buddy, Wyatt.

Jeff was the son of the late Herbert A. Garber and Eva (Smouse) Garber. He grew up in Huntingdon, along with his three younger brothers, Herbie (deceased), Harold and Donnie and one sister, Susie (deceased). After high school, Jeff joined the U.S. Army and ultimately became a proud member of the prestigious 82nd Airborne. He served his country from 1967-1970. Jeff retired from Martech Medical three years ago, where he worked as a building maintenance mechanic. In his early years he was the owner of Warm-Up Insulation as well as Classic Deli. Jeff's greatest love, next to his family, was the outdoors. He loved nature and being in the mountains, and his favorite place on earth was Glacier National Park. He loved to travel, but his destinations were always off the beaten path and in search of places never explored.

Relatives and friends are invited to Jeffrey's life celebration 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 10, at Swartz-Givnish Funeral Home, 323 Washington Ave., Newtown, (215)-968-3891 and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 11, with a prayer service at 10:30 a.m. The Rite of Committal will take place at Washington Crossing National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. To share your fondest memory of Jeff, please www.visitlifecelebration.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Autism Speaks at www.autismspeaks.org, or The Air Warrior Courage Foundation at www.airwarriorcourage.com.