Frank L. Van Skiver

Frank L. Van Skiver

Frank Van Skiver Obituary

Visit the Riley Mortuary, Inc. website to view the full obituary.

Frank Lewis Van Skiver, 51, passed away on Thursday February 13, 2025 at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, NY.

Frank was Born on September 12, 1973 in Gloversville, NY and was educated in the Broadalbin-Perth School District. He was employed as a livery driver with Glove City Transportation

Surviving Frank are his mother Connie Chambers of Amsterdam, NY, his father, Frank John Van Skiver Jr. of Caroga Lake, NY, step brothers; Daniel Van Skiver, Frank John Van Skiver, Christopher Van Skiver, sister; Jennie Van Skiver, step sister; Theresa Shivers and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Frank was also predeceased by Connie's husband Scott W. Chambers.

A celebration of Frank’s life will be held in the spring of 2025.

To leave a message for the family please visit www.rileymortuary.com

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