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SKORESKI, Dial E.
Age 59, of Haradon Road in Corning, NY died Tuesday, August 12, 2008. Dial was born in Blossburg, PA on April 17, 1949 to Joseph and Delores (Doane) Skoreski. He married Sheila Allen Skoreski in 1969 in Addison. He had been a construction worker for many years and was a member of the Labors Union Local. He will be remembered as a family man who was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting. He also enjoyed woodworking, and was a devoted fan of NASCAR. He is survived by his wife, Sheila; his mother, Delores Doane of Elmira; daughter, Kerry (Julian) Carswell of Colorado Springs, CO; sister, Gloria (Wilbur) Crumb of Pine City; brother, Kurt Skorczewski of Elmira; grandson, Dakota Glosser of Painted Post; granddaughter, Olivia Kelly Carswell of Colorado Springs, CO; several nieces, nephews; and cousins, including Joanne (Jack) Craft of Bradford. Dial was predeceased by his father, Joseph; a brother, Terry Skoreski; a daughter, Kelly Jo Skoreski; and a sister, Candy Skoreski. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, August 16th, from 1 - 3 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 17 W. Pulteney Street in Corning, where funeral services will follow calling hours at 3:00 p.m. Burial will be in Presho Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 1400 Winton Road North, Rochester, NY 14609-5896; or to Make A Wish Foundation, 17 Aviation Drive, Horseheads, NY 14845.

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Published by Star-Gazette on Aug. 15, 2008.

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Tim Rose

August 15, 2008

To a great friend over the years, you will be missed by us all.

Kathy Walters

August 15, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Cindy Sheldon

August 15, 2008

So sorry to hear of Dial's passing. My condolences to you in your time of loss.

DERYL G. CAMPBELL

August 15, 2008

SHEILA AND FAMILY
WAS SORRY TO HERE OF THE LOSS OF DIAL MY PRAYS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

sharon loucks

August 15, 2008

my heart and prayers go out to you and your family im so sorry for your loss. I know what its like to lose someone you love so much always in my prayers.

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