Harry Skene
Born: Mon., Dec. 7, 1931
Died: Tue., Jan. 31, 2017
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Harry Skene, 85, of Pittston, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township.
Born on December 07, 1931, in Bronx, New York, Harry was the son of the late William and Ethel (Reid) Skene.
Harry was a graduate of New York City High School.
Following high school, he went on to enlist in the U.S. Air Force, where he enjoyed an interesting assignment. Upon his honorable discharge, he attained the rank of Master Sergeant.
Harry was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of West Pittston.
Prior to his retirement, Harry co-owned and operated a business in New York for 40 years.
After his retirement, he and his wife moved to Pittston to be closer to their grandsons. A proud grandfather, Harry was blessed to share a close bond with his two grandsons, Trevor and Evan. In February, he became a great-grandfather to Evan and Abby’s daughter, Claire, which brought him much joy.
In addition to his parents, Harry was preceded in death was his brothers, James, William and George Skene.
Harry is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, the former Inge Borries; his children, Harry William Skene, Exeter; and Douglas George Skene, Mineola, New York; his grandsons, Trevor and Evan Skene; and his great-granddaughter, Claire Skene.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, on February 18th at First United Presbyterian Church of West Pittston, 40 Institute Street, Wyoming, Pennsylvania 18643.
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Avenue, Exeter.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Harry’s memory to the First United Presbyterian Church of West Pittston, 40 Institute Street, Wyoming, Pennsylvania 18643.
To send the family an online expression of sympathy or to share memories, please visit www.gubbiottifh.com .
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Mrs. Lillie
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Posted Thu February 02, 2017
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To the Family of Harry Skene, may you find comfort, just as I have, in the God of all comfort, Jehovah, (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) in his word, the bible, in Psalms 34:18; Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit. God's word, also says in Isaiah 25:8: He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces....For Jehovah himself has spoken it. (Psalms 83:18; Titus 1:2) Isaiah 33:24; Revelation 21:3-5; / John 5:28,29; John 11:25,26; Acts 24:15. I have faith in God's promise, that this is what God's kingdom, under Jesus Christ rulership, will accomplish in the near future, for all those who love righteousness. The true God, promises in his word, in Psalms 37:11,29:.The meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace, 29: The righteous will possess the earth, and they will live forever on it. Psalms 104:5; Psalms 115:16; Ecclesiastes 1:4; Job 33:25; Isaiah 35:5,6; Isaiah 65;21,22; Psalms 37:34. (New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures)
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