Jack W. Skinner

Jack W. Skinner, 94 of West Deer Township, formerly of Plum, died Monday January 18, 2021 at the home of his daughter, where he has lived for the past 3 years. He was born August 3, 1926 in Arnold to the late Floyd L. and Vivian G. (Kelsey) Skinner. Jack grew up and graduated from Plum High School in 1944, where he lived most of his life. After graduation Jack served his country in the Army Air Force achieving the rank of Sergeant. He was stationed in Shemya and the Aleutian Islands, serving as a Radar Operator. After returning from the war, he built homes with his father running Skinner & Skinner Home Builders Supplies. He then went to work at ALCOA Research, New Ken working as an electronic technician for 5 years in the Analytical Chemistry Division, he then went to work for Allegheny Ludlum Steel, working as an Electronic Engineer and supervisor of the Design & Construction in the Elecro-Mechanisms division of the Electrical Engineering Dept. While working at Allegheny Ludlum, he attended Carnegie Institute of Technology, now Carnegie Mellon University, graduating with a degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in 1961. Jack was a member of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church, New Kensington, holding offices as an Elder, trustee and the church treasurer for 36 years, also a member of the A-K Valley Computer Club. He enjoyed computers, electronics, church & religious endeavors, carpentry and home remodeling, music and yard work.

He was the loving father of Sandra D. Grunwell, formerly of NC, now residing in Richland and Linda J. (William) Erskine with whom he has lived the past 3 years, cherished grandfather of Katie L. (Doug Snyder) Erskine of West Deer, brother Richard A. (Peggy) Skinner of Carlisle and his sister Eileen Cardinal of Buffalo, NY.

Besides his parents he was the beloved husband of Dolores J. (Beighley) Skinner who died on Nov. 30, 1997.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Heritage Hospice, New Ken for their wonderful care and support.

Due to Covid restrictions, all services will be private. Arrangements were entrusted to the Siwicki-Yanicko Funeral Home, 23 McKrell Road, Russellton, West Deer. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent in Jack’s name to the Christian Missionary Alliance Church, 1537 Greensburg Road, New Kensington, PA, 15068. View obituary online and leave condolences at  www.siwicki-yanickofh.com

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