John J. Skobel Jr.
John J. Skobel Jr., 74, of Vestaburg, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018, in his home.
He was born December 1, 1943, in Brownsville, a son of the late John J. and Matilda A. Zoldak Skobel Sr.
Mr. Skobel was a 1961 graduate of Beth-Center High School and served with the U.S. Marine Corps from 1961 to 1965 during the Vietnam War.
On April 6, 1968 he married Linda Shaw Skobel, who survives.
Left to cherish his memory are three children, Michelle Stofan of Washington, Shawn Skobel (Deb) of Ramey and Jessica Sanders (Nakia) of Lantana, Texas; 11 grandchildren, Brandon and Christian Wilson, Aaron Vuono, Darren Sanders, Frankie and Emily Stofan, Kiana, Nicole and Jalynn Sanders, Paige and Payton Davison; great-grandson Jacob Wilson; sister Rose Shashura of Fredericktown; three brothers, Andy Skobel (Kathy) of St. Petersburg, Fla., Chuck Skobel (Elaine) of Clarksville and Mike Skobel (Darlene) of Belle Vernon; several nieces and nephews and his precious mini schnauzer, Ginger.
Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, August 17, in Greenlee Funeral Home, Ltd., 42 Bank Street at Crawford Road, Fredericktown. Private funeral services and interment will be held Saturday, August 18. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contribution be made to the charity of one’s choice.
A guest book and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com.