Elmer Gurn Wachob

Elmer G. Wachob, 87, of Jumbo passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

Born February 17, 1938 in Clymer, NY, he was the son of the late Thomas and Tressa (Gregory) Wachob. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Anna Wachob, as well as thirteen half brothers and sisters.

Elmer was a carpenter, and spent all his life perfecting his craft. He enjoyed woodworking in his spare time, often crafting duplications of beautiful works that he had seen while he and his wife were out and about. Elmer’s additions to homes and builds from the ground up were featured several times in “Architectural Digest”. After retirement, he moved to Webster County, where he and his wife, Ania, built a home together. He single-handedly turned a shack into a massive two-story home. In his “spare time”, he stayed busy tinkering on things and he was well-known for his unique handmade gifts.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Ania (Schrader) Wachob; children: Randy Wachob, of MD, and Cindy Holmes, of SC; sister, Liz Stahlman, of NY; grandchildren: Ashley, Brook, and Taylor; great-grandchildren: Jackson, Mia, Troy, Ryleigh, Liam, and Deaglan; and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.

Services to celebrate Elmer’s life will be held 2pm, Monday, February 16, 2026 at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs, with Pastor Kenneth Pritt officiating. Friends may join the family from Noon-2pm for visitation. Burial will follow at Cogar Cemetery, Laurel Fork.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doddreedfh.com

Dodd & Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Wachob family.