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Martha Skoner Obituary
FALMOUTH - Martha M. Skoner, 71, of Portland died Wednesday April 5, 2006 at Sedgewood Commons Millay House following an extended illness.
She was born in Dunlo, Pa., on Sept. 14, 1931 a daughter of Evan and Della (Kranjcec) Skoner. She was educated in Dunlo, Pa., schools and received a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree and her PhD degree from the University of Pittsburg.
Doctor Skoner worked at the School of Public Health at the University of Pittsburg, the School of Nursing at the University of Missouri in Kansas City, Mo., and at the University of Southern Maine as Associate Professor of Nursing retiring in 1999.
Her hobbies and interests included gardening, swimming, running and traveling. She was active in the local Democratic party and served as an advocate for all women, but especially the economically disadvantaged, to help them receive better access to medical care.
She was predeceased by her parents; brothers, Evan, Louis, and Joseph; and her sister, Rose.
Surviving are two brothers, Daniel Skoner and his wife Alice Zanchy of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., and Peter Skoner and his wife Helen Kovalich of Dunlo, Pa.; nieces and nephews, Mark Skoner, Dr. Judith Skoner, Barbara Kissel, Dr. David Skoner, Dr. Peter Skoner, and Dr. John Skoner; 10 grandnieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Donations in Dr. Skoner's memory may be made to:
Payson Fund for Nursing Research
University of Southern Maine School of Nursing
96 Falmouth St.
P.O. Box 9300
Portland, Maine 04104
Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford.
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Memories and Condolences
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Anne B. Keith
April 30, 2006
I am a professor at the USM College of Nursing and Health Professions and was Martha's colleague for about 8 years. We had a common interest in anthropology and shared research ideas and methods. Martha was a favorite for her kind and gentle spirit and intellectual integrity and was very supportivve to me personally as a new faculty member. We loved her style too! She has been missed these last few years, and it is sad to learn of her death.
Anne Keith RN, DrPH, C-PNP
Dan, Alice, Mark & Judy Skoner
April 12, 2006
We remember the happy times shared. She was the nurse present at our daughter's birth. She helped family when needed. We will miss her caring for all.
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