Eldon Sherwood Christopher

Eldon Sherwood Christopher, 89, passed away August 26, 2024 following a lengthy illness.  He was born May 11, 1935 in Dilliner, Pa., a son of the late Kermit and Mary (O’Neal) Christopher, right behind his beloved twin brother, Sheldon Elwood Christopher.  Later the family moved to the Christopher Farm, situated in Carmichaels, Pa. near Khedive.  Eldon attended the one room Craynes School in Homeville and graduated from Jefferson High School, Jefferson, Pa.  Upon returning home from his military service, he studied first at Penn State and went on to earn his Business Administration degree from Waynesburg College in 1962.

Eldon served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956 and was honorably discharged as a Sgt. Tank Commander from the 2nd Armored Division at Ft. Hood, Texas.  He later was employed by Ford Motor Co. in Cleveland, Ohio as a supervisor in the Standard Pressed Steel Division.  Upon returning home, he and his brother John owned and operated the Dining Room Restaurant in Morgantown, W.Va. Afterward Eldon took over the management of his father’s convenience store in Dilliner, Pa., affectionately known in the area as “Christy’s”.  Upon his father’s passing he continued to work there alongside his children until he retired. It didn’t take Eldon long to go back to work, spending time as a driver delivering parts in surrounding states and working for the Census Bureau.  He traveled often with his sister, Shirley, venturing to the Mediterranean, Baltic Sea, Persian Gulf, South America and along the Danube River. In his most recent years his heartfelt desire was spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, traveling to their sporting events or watching them play during family gatherings.

Eldon is survived by his son, Michael Larkin of Carmichaels, Pa. and his two, daughters Kayla and Addalei; two daughters, Melinda Larkin of Waynesburg, Pa. and her three children, Jonathon, Mary and Devon and Janice Kovach of Greensboro, Pa. and her two children, Jordan and Michael; his two precious great grandchildren, Ronan and Alli Jack.  He has been lovingly called “Pappy” by all since the birth of his first grandchild in 2000.  Eldon is survived by his two brothers, Larry Christopher of Arizona, and John Christopher of Carmichaels and a sister Shirley Romine of Waynesburg, Pa., and a multitude of nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents Kermit and Mary (O’Neal) Christopher; six sisters, Eugenia Kuran, Ethel “Marie” Simmons, Kathleen Christopher, Doreen Dew Kaufmann, Lois Wogksch Kimpel and Dixie McNeely Robinson and three brothers, Kermit Christopher II, Gary Christopher and lastly his twin brother, Sheldon Elwood Christopher, with whom he shared that special twin bond.

Family and friends are welcome from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa., Martin J. Yoskovich, FD/Owner and Aaron S. Walker, FD, where the funeral service will be held immediately following the visitation at 6:00 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Donald P. Wilson officiating. The family suggests donations to a charity of one’s choice.