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1928
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2014
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William Skomrock Obituary
He was born Aug. 3, 1928.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary (Fife); children, William Jr. (Susan) of Newbury, Lynn (Joseph) Roche of Brecksville and Jeffrey (Barb) of Middlefield; grandchildren, William III (Karen), Jason and Chad Skomrock, Glenn and Randy (Dawn) Baynes, Christine and Derek Roche, Jennica (Kevin) Bellanca and Britny and Zakary Gray; five great-grandchildren; siblings, Francis(Anne), Robert and Bethal (Joseph) Tracy.
William was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mildred and brother Albert.
Mr. Skomrock was a US Army veteran serving in the Korean War, member of the American Legion Post 663, a 50 year charter member of Newbury Volunteer Fire Dept., Newbury Board of Appeals and Geauga County Veterans Commission. William belonged to several coin clubs, was an avid gardener and known for his famous home-made dill pickles.
Mr. Skomrock was employed by ROVA Co. for 70 years.
Family and friends will gather at 11 am on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Newbury United Community Church, 14916 Auburn Rd., Newbury, OH 44065 for a Service of Remembrance at Noon.
The family suggests contributions to NVFD, 11111 Kinsman Rd., Newbury, OH 44065, Newbury United Community Church (see address above) or Hospice of The Western Reserve, 17876 St Clair Ave., Cleveland. OH 44110.
Private family interment will take place at a later date.
Online Tributes and condolences at www.gattozziandson.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Skomrock
Joyce Cobb (former Skomrock)
March 29, 2014
My sincerest sympathy to the family. Bill was a wonderful man and welcomed me into the family.
Bob Evans
March 28, 2014
Bill, I heard the news of your dad's passing and wanted to send you and your family my condolences. Your dad as a neighbor was one of the reasons it was great to grow up living on Munn Rd. I remember him well.
Jim and Doris Baumgartner
March 23, 2014
Bill,so sorry to here about your dad.You have our condolences.Jim and Doris Baumgartner.
Marcia Munn Kukral
March 22, 2014
May the Lord bless Mr. Skromrock's soul and help his family to cope with their loss of a good man and patriarch of the family. May joyful memories be yours in the coming days, months and years.
I am sure our Mom is welcoming her friend to heaven as she passed away last year.
Marcia Munn Kukral, Jeffrey and Gregory Munn, Carl R. Munn (and Alice M. Munn in remembrance)
Carol Fowler
March 21, 2014
Deepest sympathy to your family.
March 21, 2014
Bill surely will be missed he was a wonderful man. Mary you and the family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Your cousin Virginia
Linda Henderson (Phillips)
March 21, 2014
We will miss Mr. Skomrock at the Memorial Day parade. He was such a good friend to my Dad and a fixture of the community. Rest in peace Mr. Skomrock.
Stan Niemi
March 20, 2014
To the Skomrock family. I am sincerly sorry for your loss. Bill was a great mentor and will always be a memorable part of my life.the ROVA co., Newbury fire department, and the American Legion will always be a part of the fond memories I will always have of him. May God bless and watch over each and everyone of you.
Steve and Terri Boughner
March 20, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
June DiMond
March 20, 2014
My thoughts & Prayers are with the Skomrock family. Bill will be missed by so many. I will always remember his choice of adverbs and adjectives he used.
Rest in Peace Bill~
jane szilagyi
March 20, 2014
Bill was an integral part of my families life and a good right arm to my Grandmother when she was widowed. He was not only a valued employee, but a valued friend to generations of my family. It won't be Newbury without him.---Jane, Elaine Frohring's daughter.
Betty Scholz
March 20, 2014
My deepest sympathy..may he rest in peace..we have lost a wonderful gentleman...God Bless...Betty Scholz, Novelty, Ohio
Bobbi Prinkey
March 19, 2014
May the Lord Bless you and keep you
May the wind be always at your back
The sun shine warm upon your face
The rains fall soft upon your skin
And until we meet again may God
May God hold you in the palm of his hand
Mark and Diane Skomrock
March 19, 2014
Rest in Peace
Jeanne Hubbard
March 19, 2014
So sorry for your loss
March 19, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.... Mr. Skomrock always had the time to say 'Hi', and I remember he had a great laugh....
Jerry & Char Turk
Caren Privette
March 19, 2014
I am going to miss you bunches along with your produce and pickles. You have always been a great friend and I was blessed to have you in my life.
I will be checking in on Mary every chance I get when I am home
Love, Caren (Reed) Privette
Peg (Skomrock) Kocevar
March 19, 2014
Uncle Bill was everyones go to guy. He could answer questions or solve problems. He could start a fire department or get a niece out of a ditch without breaking a sweat. He made his part of the world a better place.
Douglas Phillips
March 19, 2014
When I grew up in Newbury during the 60s/70s Bill was always there. He was at every event that Newbury had to offer, envolved in every way. Newbury will miss him and all the great things he did...God Bless
Deborah Kautzman
March 19, 2014
My deepest sympathy to your family at this time.
March 19, 2014
A full life is a reward from God Almighty. Ecc. 2:24,25. May you find peace and calmness from scripture and God Almighty.
March 19, 2014
My condolences to your family. Our Dads have known each other since they were children and Mr. Skomrock will be missed by many. My prayer for you is peace in the coming days and sweet memories in your heart.
Valerie Pitts
Newbury Townhall
Glen Quigley
March 18, 2014
"Sr" was a dedicated member of the community he loved. Among other things he did he was always at the township trustee meetings. While other may occupy his front row center seat none will ever fill it. Thanks Bill, you'll be missed.
John and Patricia Zwolinski
March 18, 2014
Condolences to the family I have good memories of Bill always finding time for us young men wanting to become firemen.
ted & Mary Ann Zwolinski
March 18, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Robert Robertson
March 18, 2014
The world will miss your warm smile and thoughtful advice. You were loved by many and will be missed by all.
Patricia (Patty) Williams
March 18, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Skomrock family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
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