Peter P. Laney

Peter Paul Laney, 83, of Meridian Idaho passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025.  Born May 3, 1941, in Glens Falls, NY.  He was the son of the late Jerome and Evelyn (La Barge) Laney.

Peter attended South Glens Falls High School graduating in 1961.  Peter joined the U.S. Air Force in June 1964 and was honorably discharged in June 1967.  He was stationed in Delaware for four years. He returned to his hometown and worked locally. He Married his childhood sweetheart, Sandra L. Kingsley on August 17, 1968, and soon after moved to Florida with their two children James and Philip.  They returned to New York State a few years later and welcomed their third son Christopher and moved back to Florida shortly after.  Over the years he moved to California, New Jersey and back to Florida where Peter retired as a production manager before settling in Idaho in 2005. 

Peter enjoyed fishing, camping and traveling on his Gold Wing touring motorcycle with his wife, Sandra.  The love of his life was his horse “Twany” which he rode many times on the streets of South Glens Falls, NY.  Peter had a large extended family and will be sadly missed.  

In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his son, James H. Laney; brother, Jerome “Jerry” and his wife Ursula; and Michael Laney; sisters, Gloria (Tony) Travis and Debbie Laney; and his brother-in-law; Douglas Murphy. 

Peter is survived by his wife of 56 years and their two children Philip and his wife Lisa Laney of California and Christoper Laney and his significant other Melanie Hamon of Idaho, his sister Cynthia Murphy of South Glens Falls and his brother Mark Laney of Florida.  He is also survived by his grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

The Family has asked that in lieu of sending flowers to make a donation of your choice in the name of Peter Laney.