Skinner, Harold C.
Birth
Mr. 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 - 2 APR 1996)
- Lewis D. Skinner (ABT 1904 - BEF 1988)
- Leona Skinner (ABT 1906 - AFT 1988)
- Harold C. Skinner (ABT 1908 - 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 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, of Kenwood Avenue, Delmar, died Saturday, March 5, 1994, in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center Hospital, Albany, after a brief illness.[1]
Burial
Mr. Skinner was buried in Bethlehem Cemetery, Delmar, New York, on March 7, 1994.[1]
Other Media
Obituary
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.
Additional Media
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
Harriet S. Filkins Skinner Obituary - Altamont Enterprise - January 23, 1953
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