Skinner, Harold C.

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Birth

Harold C. Skinner was born in Berne, New York,[1] on November 23, 1907.[2], the son of William C. Skinner (AUG 1868 - 5 MAY 1927) and Harriet S. Filkins (MAR 1870 - 1953). Their children were:[3]

  • Fannie Anna Skinner (NOV 1892 - 28 APR 1939)
  • Nettie F. Skinner (9 JUL 1894 - 13 MAY 1989)
  • Minnie I. Skinner (21 APR 1896 - April 2, 1996)
  • Lewis D. Skinner (ABT 1904 - BEF 1988)
  • Leona Skinner (ABT 1906 - AFT 1988)
  • Earl W. Skinner (30 APR 1912 - 22 SEP 2000)

Marriage and Children

Harold married Margaret Rose Shutter. They had no children.[1]

Occupation

Harold Skinner was employed as a refrigeration repair specialist by RTA, Albany, retiring in 1968. Before that, he had worked for the Albany Hardware Co. for several years. After his retirement, he worked part time for Drew's Appliance Co., Albany.[1]

Military Service

Mr. Skinner was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving with the Sea Bees in the Pacific Theater.[1]

Death

Harold C. Skinner, of Kenwood Avenue, Delmar, died Saturday, March 5, 1994, in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center Hospital, Albany, after a brief illness.[1]

Burial

Harold Skinner was buried in Bethlehem Cemetery, Delmar, New York, on March 7, 1994.[1]

Other Media

Obituary

Harold C. Skinner Obituary - Altamont Enterprise — March 10, 1994

Harold C. Skinner, 86, of Kenwood Avenue, Delmar, died Saturday in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center Hospital, Albany, after a brief illness. Mr. Skinner was born in Berne. He had lived in Delmar since 1941. He was employed as a refrigeration repair specialist by RTA, Albany, retiring in 1968. Before that, he had worked for the Albany Hardware Co. for several years. After his retirement, he worked part time for Drew's Appliance Co., Albany. Mr. Skinner was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving with the Sea Bees in the Pacific Theater. He was also a licensed light aircraft pilot. He was the widower of Margaret Rose Shutter Skinner. Survivors include a sister, Minnie Strevell of Scotia; and a brother, Earl Skinner of Ravena. A service will be 1 p.m. today in the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar, with burial in Bethlehem Cemetery, Delmar. A calling hour will be noon to 1 p.m. today in the funeral home.

Published in the Albany Times Union, Capital Region Section, Page B7, 7 Mar 1994 Issue.

HAROLD SKINNER

BETHLEHEM — Harold C. Skinner, 86, of Kenwood Avenue, Delmar, died Saturday in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center Hospital, Albany, after a brief illness.

Mr. Skinner was born in Berne. He had lived in Delmar since 1941.

He was employed as a refrigeration repair specialist by RTA, Albany, retiring in 1968. Before that, he had worked for the Albany Hardware Co. for several years. After his retirement, he worked part time for Drew's Appliance Co., Albany.

Mr. Skinner was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving with the Sea Bees in the Pacific Theater. He was also a licensed light aircraft pilot.

He was the widower of Margaret Rose Shutter Skinner.

Survivors include a sister, Minnie Strevell of Scotia; and a brother, Earl Skinner of Ravena; several nieces and nephews. A brother, Lewis Skinner, and three sisters — Fannie Gallup, Nettie Filkins and Leonie Gallup, pre-deceased him.

A service was Monday in the Applebee Funeral Home, Delmar, with burial in Bethlehem Cemetery, Delmar.

Contributions may be made to the charity of ones choice.

Altamont Enterprise — March 10, 1994

Additional Media

Harold C. Skinner: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record
Name: Harold C. Skinner
State of Issue: New York
Date of Birth: Saturday November 23, 1907
Date of Death: Saturday March 05, 1994
Est. Age at Death: 86 years, 3 months, 10 days
Last known residence:
City: Delmar; Bethlehem; Elsmere
County: Albany
State: New York
ZIP Code: 12054
Latitude: 42.6018
Longitude: -73.8686

Died

SKINNER - Jan. 15 (1953) at Westerlo, Harriet S. Filkins, wife of the late William C. Skinner, mother of Mrs. Nettie Filkins, South Berne, Mrs. Carey Strevell, Westerlo; Mrs. Harold Gallup, Suffern; Harold C. Skinner, Elsmere and Earl Skinner, Rome, and the late Mrs. Fannie Gallup and Lewis D. Skinner; also survived by eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the South Berne Christian church.

Altamont Enterprise - January 23, 1953

Sources

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Albany Times Union, Capital Region Section, Page B7, 7 Mar 1994 Issue.
  2. Per the Social Security Death Index.
  3. www.BerneHistory.com Family Files