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Gloria L. Skirpan

1928 - 2015

BORN

1928

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2015

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Gloria Skirpan Obituary

Gloria L. Skirpan, 87, of Marysville, passed away Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015. She was the wife of the late Frank J. Skirpan. Born March 17, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Jennie Prosser. Gloria took great delight in her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved to read and travel, especially abroad. She was a Pittsburgh sports fan. In addition to her husband and parents, Gloria was predeceased by her sister, Lilly Novak; and brother, Roy Prosser. Surviving are her children, Joyce Smith, of Marysville, Nancy and husband, Dr. Hooshang Nikoo, of Rydal, Dr. Frank Thomas Skirpan, of Duncannon, and Matthew Skirpan, of Marysville; grandchildren, Cory, Bobak, Kayvon, Kasey, Ashley, Meghan and Zachary; and seven great-grandsons.
Services will be private. Arrangements by CREMATION SOCIETY OF PENNSYLVANIA INC.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Harrisburg Humane Society, 7790 Grayson Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Pittsburgh Tribune Review from Nov. 1 to Nov. 5, 2015.

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May 6, 2019

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family during this time of grief. 1 Corinthians 15:26.

November 30, 2018

So sorry for your loss. May you receive strength and comfort from God. "He will make you firm. He will make you strong. He will firmly ground you". 1Peter 5:10

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August 19, 2016

I am so sorry to hear about Gloria. May you draw strength from God in the days and months to come.

Jane Long

November 4, 2015

She was a delightful neighbor. She loved talking about her family Frank was also a great neighbor. We miss them, our deepest condolences to all the family. Jane and Greg Long.

November 2, 2015

May your prayers and cherished loving memories of your mother give you peace. God will make you strong and comfort you as you reflect on his faithful promises. John 11: 20-44. My condolences..TR

Marianne Allen

October 29, 2015

My sympathy at the loss of your mother and grandmother. May her memory be eternal!
Marianne Allen

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