Joseph Skidmore
Joseph “Keith” Skidmore, age 88, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 27, 2021. Keith was born May 28, 1933, in Clarion, Pennsylvania the son of Joseph and Cora Mae (Cyphert) Skidmore. He graduated from Clarion Limestone Consolidated School in 1951. Keith faithfully served his country in the United States Army. On February 15, 1955, Keith married Rita Mae Kossman at St. Nicholas Church in Crates, Pennsylvania.
Keith was an exceptionally hard worker his entire life. He retired after over 30 years of service from Owens Illinois in Charlotte. After his retirement he worked for 10 years as a delivery driver for Spartan Motors. He also loved doing snow removal for all his neighbors and friends. Keith was a talented woodworker and would often build frames for Rita’s beautiful paintings. Keith adored his family but was especially fond of all the little grandchildren. He was a devoted member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Charlotte.
Keith is survived by his wife of 66 years, Rita; children: Barbara Surma of Charlotte, Timothy (Dianna) Skidmore of Olivet, David Skidmore of Charlotte, Faith (John) Puffpaff of Waterford; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 3 great great-grandchildren; brother, Steve Skidmore of South Carolina; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Ronald, Charles, and Jerry; and granddaughter, Annika Puffpaff.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 6, 2021, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Dwight Ezop celebrating. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home; and one hour prior to the Mass at church on Monday. The rosary will be prayed on Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Maple Hill Cemetery.
Those desiring may make contributions in Keith’s memory to St. Vincent de Paul or Eaton Community Palliative Care.
To view Keith’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.burkhead-green-kilgo.com.