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John Andrew Skolnik
1928 - 2017
John Andrew Skolnik
1928 - 2017
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John Skolnik Obituary
Born May 15, 1928 in Clairton, PA, he was predeceased by his parents, John and Julia (Bindas) Skolnik; his wife, Hazel Margaret (Loveall) Skolnik (2013), his sons, Jon Skolnik (1992) and Stephen Skolnik (1962), brother, Stephen Skolnik; sisters; Mary Elizabeth Trocheck, Katherine Thunhurst, Agnes Melcher and Julia Skolnik; and sister-in-law Leona Ostrosky (Loveall).
John married the woman of his dreams on August 16, 1950 after serving in the Navy and completing his BS at University of Pittsburgh. Teaching in Clairton for five years, they next moved to Orlando Florida where John taught high school. The family moved to Melbourne in 1965 to follow John as he continued his career with Harris Corporation (Radiation). During this time, John received two master degrees from Florida Institute of Technology to add to his masters from University of Pittsburgh. Retirement from Harris Corporation came in 1992 after 36 years of loyal service. John loved his family and enjoyed family time the most. He also relished boating, fishing, completing cross word puzzles, jeopardy, dancing, playing cards, roller-skating and bowling. He volunteered at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and the Daily Bread Inc.
Left to cherish the memories are his brother, Andrew (Nancy) Skolnik of Belle Vernon, PA, brother-in-law, William Loveall, surviving children Janice (Gary) Kendall, Linda (Joseph) Zuccari, Sharon (Carl) D'Alessandro, Jeffrey (Sharon) Skolnik, and Erik (Kristin) Skolnik, grandchildren Brian (Brandi) Kendall, Lisa Carole (Jon) Hansen, David Kendall, Rebecca Johnson (Michael), Lisa (Nora) Loveall, Gabrielle Zuccari, Joseph Zuccari III, Rachel (James) Watts, Allison Moye, Jennifer Guthrie, Stephen Skolnik , Joseph Veltri, Dominic D'Alessandro, Zoe D'Alessandro, Kolby Skolnik, Kylee Skolnik, Ella Skolnik, Shawn Skolnik, great-grandchildren Christian Kendall, Nicholas Kendall, Ian Hansen, Carolyn Marie Marsh, Meagan Jeanneane Marsh, Noah Marsh, Riley Watts, Kristian Watts, Fox Loveall, Arch Loveall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Buena Vida Foundation, ATTN: Karin Lautenschlager, 2129 West New Haven Ave., West Melbourne, FL 32904.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Melbourne, Florida
with interment to follow at Florida Memorial Gardens.
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Donald W. Quirk
October 9, 2023
I remember you and your family as first class folks.
George Pope
August 27, 2018
I am so sorry to read this. John was a great friend and mentor. God bless !
August 24, 2017
So very, very sorry of Uncle Johnny's passing. I have so many, many fond memories of Uncle John and Aunt Hazel. The many times our family visited them in Florida and the many times they came to Indiana to visit and stayed with us on their way down to South Bend to see the Notre Dame verses Pitt games. May the Good Lord watch over all of my cousins and give you all strength, and peace, during this most difficult time. Your cousin Julie Trocheck (Merrillville, In)
Michelle, Hannah, Milan family pic
Michelle Yekich (Thunhorst)
August 24, 2017
So sorry to hear the loss of Uncle Johnny. I have so many fond memories of him as well as Aunt Hazel and cousins. I remember their visits to Grandma's house on Park avenue in Clairton. My first airplane ride was with Uncle Steve on a visit to the house in Melbourne, Florida. May your memories and love for family live on in your hearts.
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August 20, 2017
We are so sorry for your father's passing. If there is anything we can do for your family please let us know. Sincerely Rob and Tracy Moon
August 17, 2017
we're so sorry for your loss . May God give you peace and strength at this time. .our prayers are with you. Sincerely. The. Bernyk family
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