James E. Skodak

James E. Skodak obituary, Greensburg, PA

James E. Skodak

James Skodak Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Barnhart Funeral Home on Aug. 29, 2024.

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James E. Skodak, 74, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, August 28, 2024. He was born February 7, 1950, in Greensburg, a son of the late John V. and Irene M. Martincheck Skodak. James was a Vietnam veteran, retiring from the Navy. He was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Greensburg. He enjoyed golfing. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Irene "Tootie" Skodak. James is survived by two brothers: John P. Skodak, of Greensburg, and Robert D. Skodak, of Youngwood; four sisters: Susan M. Flock, of Greensburg, Shirley L. Boone, of Greensburg, Mary E. Caldwell, of Jeannette, and Janet L. Forish, of Greensburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be no public visitation or service.

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