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Christina J. SKULAS

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Christina SKULAS Obituary

SKULAS Christina J. Christina J. Skulas, age 89, of Toledo, gently fell asleep in the Lord, Sunday, September 11th, 2011, surrounded by her family, as prayers were being recited by Fr. Ignatius Warren. She was born January 31st, 1922, to John and Hareklia (Kalfametrou) Cherpas in Indianapolis, Indiana. Christina graduated from Shortridge High School of Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1940. She continued her education at Butler University, graduating in 1944 as Valedictorian, with a Bachelor of Education Degree. After teaching in California and Indiana, Christina became an instructor for Washington Local Schools, heading the English Department, a position she held for 23 years. Christina was a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Kappa Delta Pi and Alpha Delta Kappa. She was also a member of the Eastern Star, Philoptohos Ladies Society, the Young at Heart Club, the Tenedian Brotherhood, the Pancretan Association, the Daughters of Penelope and Washington Local Retirees Group. Christina served as Superintendent of the Holy Trinity Sunday School. She was involved with many theatrical productions at Washington Local Schools, including musicals and the annual "Hi Jinx" Productions. Christina was the founder of the Festival of the Gods, a program she developed to instruct about Greek mythology through role-playing and re-enactments. During WWII, Christina was actively involved with the U.S.O. Christina was a true world traveler, immersing herself in the many countries she visited. She especially enjoyed visiting her sons while they were serving as officers abroad for the US Army. In addition to her parents, Christina was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Skulas; brother, Anthony Cherpas and daughter-in-law, Diane Thornton-Skulas. She is survived by her children, Dr. Irene Skulas, Martin (Diane) Skulas and Dr. Myron "Ron" (Elizabeth) Skulas; grandchildren, Matthew (Debra), Mark (Mary) and Paul Skulas and Dr. Ann (Ethan) Ray; great grandsons, Mitchel and Jacob Skulas and many dear friends. The family will receive guests Friday from 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, 4940 Harroun Rd. The Prayer Service will begin Friday at 11:00 a.m. in the church with interment to follow at Toledo Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions in Christina's name to the Dormition Monastery, Rives Junction, MI 49277. To leave a special message for the Skulas Family, please visit www.NewcomerToledo.com

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Published by The Blade from Sep. 14 to Sep. 15, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Christina SKULAS

20 Entries

Brett Cunningham

October 5, 2011

I just heard about this and my condolences to her family.

I loved her class and it is one of my most memorable ones from high school. Sentence diagramming and mythology stick most prevalently in my mind. I remember writing "Cosmongony" at the top of a blank sheet of paper and diagramming the Greek gods below it.

Rest in Peace, Mrs. Skulas. You were awesome!

Brett Cunningham
Class of 1984

Marlene Davis

September 18, 2011

My condolences to your family. Mrs. Skulas was a truly dedicated teaher. Her memory will live forever.
Marlene Van Dusen Davis
Class of 1970

Marty Cole

September 17, 2011

Remembering Mrs. Skulas in Freshman English where she generously shared her love of our language. She leaves a lasting legacy of literacy in all those she taught so well. Peace be with you, Mrs. Skulas, along with your family, and all who remember you fondly. Marty, Whitmer Class of '66

Geraldine Willard-Taylor

September 17, 2011

My condolences to your family. Mrs. Skulas was my freshman English teacher at Whitmer in the 83-84 school year. Learned so much about Greek mythology!

Deborah Ryan Cook

September 17, 2011

Mrs. Skulas touched all of her students lives. I remember her well as a great English teacher and director of the Hi Jinx shows at Washington Jr. High. My thoughts and prayers go to the family

Ann Hojnacki-Link

September 17, 2011

To the Skulas family... I was a student of your mom's back in 1982. She made Freshman English fun. I still remember some of the books we read and the play we had to act out in front of class. She was a delightful lady. It sounds like she was a strong woman too to battle for so long. My sympathies go out to you all.

Brett Mullins

September 16, 2011

Irene:
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother.
Brett Mullins

September 16, 2011

May her memory be eternal and our condolences to the family.
Amjad & Mays Khalaf, St. James Loveland Church

Bob Lubell

September 15, 2011

To Ron and Ilene,
I have memories of your mom from both the classroom, your wedding and your home. She was a great lady. I wish I could join you Friday, but I'm traveling. Please accept my best wishes. Bob Lubell

Linda Crossman-Saunders

September 15, 2011

i was a student of your mother my condolences to her family

September 15, 2011

What a wonderful honor! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Sandy Gerhardstein

Kathy Wilson-Troxel

September 15, 2011

Our sympathy to the Skulas Family. We remember Christina as a dedicated teacher and mentor.
Whitmer H.S. Class of 1966

September 15, 2011

Our sympathy and prayers to the Skulas Family

WHITMER CLASS OF 1966

Carlene DeFalco

September 15, 2011

To The Skulas Family:

Your mom lives within each and everyone of you, through you, your children and grandchildren. She was an awesome woman!

May her memory be eternal.....

September 14, 2011

May comfort surround your family with the knowledge of how well loved Mrs. Skulas was as a teacher!

A student of hers from the mid 70's at Washington when it was all 9th grade

Linda Johnson

September 14, 2011

Irene,
It has been too many years since our days at Lasalle's to remember, but I do. I remember what a vivacious woman your mother was and knew the fantastic foundation she was giving you and your brothers. I will say prayers of comfort for your family.

Tricia Vislay

September 14, 2011

I remember what a warm, lovely woman she was, always welcoming, charming, kind. And what a great cook - I can still taste her lemon chicken.

Angela (Grant) Walker

September 14, 2011

To Irene & Skulas family: like others Mrs Skulas was my teacher and I would visit with Irene at her home... she was a wonderful teacher and a wonderful person. My condolences to the family.

David Swartzlander

September 14, 2011

To the Skulas family: This is a sad day, indeed. I became a journalist, in large part, because of a unit Mrs. Skulas taught in seventh-grade English class on newspapers back in the late 1960s. I eventually wrote for six daily papers in four different states before becoming a journalism professor at Doane College in Nebraska.
My sister alerted me to this news because she knew what an influence Mrs. Skulas had in my life. Mrs. Skulas will be greatly missed. My condolences to all in your family.

Cheryl (Rice) Yunker

September 14, 2011

To the Skulas family - Mrs. Skulas was one of my teachers at Whitmer back in the early 70s - I remember enjoying her class. Your family is in my prayers.

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