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Marilyn Skillman Obituary
She was born Feb. 25, 1950, in Olean, N.Y., a daughter of the late George and Georgia Slade Hakes.
She was a 1968 graduate of Bradford Area High School.
She was employed by W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery for 27 years; retiring in April 2016.
She was a member of the Otto Township Volunteer Fire Department as well as volunteering for various other service organizations. Marilyn enjoyed crocheting and working on other crafts, taking care of her houseplants, listening to her wind chimes and going out with her friend and looking for eagles. She always looked forward to her monthly lunches with a group of her childhood friends. She especially loved taking care of her puppy, Shayanne, and spending time with her family.
She is survived by four children, James (Lucy) Skillman of Bradford, John (April) Skillman of Bradford, Marilyn (Kirk) Bentley of Kane and Brittany Skillman of Eldred; as well as multiple grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Marion Skillman and Marlene Varner; and her fiancé, Donald Swift.
A private celebration of her life will be held at a later date to be announced.
Memorial contributions in her memory can be made to the Otto Township Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 192, Duke Center, PA 16729.
Funeral arrangements are under direction of Mascho Funeral Home Inc. Online condolences can be expressed at maschofuneral.com.
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Laurie "Pyle" Redman
September 25, 2025
Jim, John, sis and family I am so saddened for the loss of a wonderful woman. She and your dad made a way for me to go to church camp the first time, and gave me my first bible. I am absolutely thankful to them for their sacrifice for me to hear the gospel for the first time. May god give you the grace and strength to get through these dark days just know she´s rejoicing with our lord and savior. When I had my oldest daughter 36 years ago she crocheted me a white sweater and bonnet with pink ribbon and buttons and I have used it on all my children and grandchildren. Some I´ve have had to use blue and swap it out. She was a hard working loving mother and she was my church momma!! The greatest gift she ever gave me was love!! And I love ya´ll and hope the lord wraps his arms around you and gives you peace that she´s in heaven. That´s where our hope cometh from.
Anonymous
September 25, 2025
You Are Loved and Missed, I Regret not knowing you better while you were here...I can only Hope to see you again in Heaven.
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