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Monday, September 2, 2019

Obituary: Lynne A. Skinner, 83, of Westfield, PA


Lynne A. Skinner, 83, of Westfield, PA, died Sunday, September 1, 2019 in Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.  Born December 28, 1935, in Roulette, she was the daughter of Lynn and Louise Thielges Caulkins.  On October 24, 1959, in Roulette, she married Glenn W. “Skip” Skinner, who survives.  A graduate of Roulette High School and Bryant and Stratton Business School in Buffalo, NY, she was employed by North Ridge Industrial Corp. as a secretary for Eliot Ness in Coudersport, secretary for Westfield Township, secretary/treasurer for the Potter Brook TV Association, and was a self-employed Notary Public.  Lynne served as secretary/treasurer of Riverview Cemetery Co., Inc. for many years and was a girl scout leader, cheerleading advisor, and church youth group leader.  Surviving besides her husband, Skip, are:  a daughter, Tami V. (Jeffrey) Carmichael of Grand Forks, ND; a grandson, Spencer J. Carmichael; a sister, Virgina (Robert) Russell of Port Allegany; and nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by a son, James A. Skinner; two sisters, Frances Vota and Agnes Nolder; and a brother, David Caulkins.  Friends may call at Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA on Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon, with Funeral Services following at 12:00 Noon.  The Rev. Timothy H. Miller will officiate.  A luncheon will follow the service.  Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook.  Memorials may be made to Teacher’s Pet Rescue, 19 Blackberry Lane, Coudersport, PA 16015 or Riverview Cemetery, c/o Garry Abbott, 134 Potter Brook Road, Westfield, PA 16950.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.