Frank R. Skinner “beloved brother”
TURTLEPOINT, Pa.---Frank R. Skinner, 51, of Turtlepoint, a
former lifelong resident of Port Allegany, passed away on Wednesday, September
2, 2020, in the Olean General Hospital, Olean, N.Y., after a long illness.
Born on Monday, November 25, 1968 in Olean, he was a son of
Charles L. Skinner, Sr. and Catherine A. Swartz Skinner Poweska.
Frank was a graduate of Port Allegany High School. He was first employed at the former Market
Basket in Port Allegany and then Kwik Fill in Port Allegany. He was a self-employed lawn caretaker and
landscaper. He also worked as a
custodian at the former Pittsburgh Corning Glass Plant in Port Allegany. He also was a forester and security guard in
the lumber industry. Lastly, he was a
driver for the local Amish families before ill health forced him into
retirement.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding his motorcycle.
Surviving are a son, Josh Ward of Georgia; two brothers,
Charles L. (Theresa) Skinner, Jr. of
Kane and Carl L. (Doreen) Skinner of Port Allegany; two sisters, Sarah L.
(Stephen Sr.) Fiske of Little Genesee, N.Y. and Paula A. (Ronald) Swartz of
Eldred; a stepbrother, John A. Poweska of Little Genesee, N.Y.; a family
friend, Kim Ferguson of Savannah, Georgia; his ex-wife, Angel Champlin Skinner
of Oklahoma; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Frank was predeceased by his
stepfather, Alvin Poweska, Sr.; a stepbrother, Alvin Poweska, Jr.; and his half-sister,
Debbie A. Skinner.
A celebration of Frank’s life will be held on a date and
time to be announced. Burial will be in
Mt. Collins Cemetery, Tionesta.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Frank’s name may be made to
the Port Area Ambulance Association, 22279 Rte 6, Port Allegany, PA 16743.
Frank’s family has entrusted his care and cremation
arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L.
Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Frank,
please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral
Home, Facebook page.
