Robert J. Skolyak
Robert J. “Bob” Skolyak, 78, of Daisytown, died Monday, February 25, 2013, in Nevaeh Cove, Charleroi.
He was born September 21, 1934, in Washington, a son of the late Joseph and Josephine Fedis Skolyak.
In 1999, he retired from Gutman Oil Co., Charleroi, where he was employed doing maintenance and mechanical work. He retired with 42 1/2 years of service.
Mr. Skolyak enjoyed fishing, playing cards, gardening and tinkering in his garage. He was always willing to help anyone in any way he could.
On October 15, 1955, he married Patricia Elliott, who died February 1, 2010.
Surviving are three children, Russell Skolyak (Renee) of Daisytown, Kathleen Dietz (Frank) of Olathe, Kansas, and Susan Coleman (George) of Daisytown; five grandchildren, April Santory (John Collins), Jessica Skolyak, Robert Dietz (Cherish), Tracy Mazon (Chase) and George “Sam” Coleman (Megan Kolick); eight great-grandchildren, James and Aden Ritter, Odin and Liam Collins, Nathan and Lucas Mazon and Sara and Leah Dietz; brother Fred Skolyak (Maryann) of Washington; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to his parents and wife, are a granddaughter, Amber Skolyak; and two brothers, John and Dave Skolyak.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in John B. Greenlee Funeral Home, 2830 Main Street, Beallsville, where a blessing service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 28, with the Rev. Paul Grunebach officiating. Entombment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill. Guest book and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com.