Obituary for Gary Allen Skeweris
Gary “Sambo” Allen Skeweris, 74, went to be with the Lord on May 3, 2023, surrounded by his beloved family and friends.
Born June 9, 1948, he was the son of the late Isadore “Jim” and Mayjel “Dude” Skeweris. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Ricky James Skeweris.
Gary worked for Island Creek Coal/CONSOL Energy for 40 years and was a member of the Gorman Volunteer Fire Department for 40 years. He enjoyed working on the farm with his grandson, Johnny and sidekick, Duke. He also enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, and, most importantly, spending time with his family. He enjoyed sitting on his front porch listening to the cows, and the famous “Jimmy,” the Donkey as well as spending time with his furry companions Meow Meow and Duke.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Linda Lloyd Skeweris; two daughters, Angie Dixon and Nathan of Oakland, MD; Tina Judy and Ben of Gormania, WV; one son, Jack Funkhouser and Jackie of Oakland; eight grandchildren, Allen Funkhouser and Tawny of St. Louis, MO; Johnny Funkhouser and fiancé, Brianna LeMay; Zach Pritts; Cambria Snyder and boyfriend Garrett Kolb, all of Oakland; Haley Judy of Gormania; Wyatt Funkhouser of Oakland; Brianna Dixon and boyfriend, James Ptomey, both of McHenry; and Kelcie Dixon of Oakland; two brothers, Denny Skeweris and Anna of Oakland; and Tom Skeweris and Michele of Edinburg, PA; one sister-in-law, Becky Paugh and Bobby of Kitzmiller, MD; one brother-in-law, Butch Lloyd and Melanie of Bayard, WV; and many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly. A special thanks to all of Gary’s coal mining buddies who were there during his difficult times.
Friends will be received at Fairview Covenant Brethren Church, 1101 Fairview Church Road, Oakland, MD 21550, on Friday, May 5, 2023, from 2:00pm-4:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm. A service will be held at the church on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 11:00am, with a receiving of friends one hour prior. Pastor Sam Moon will be officiating. Interment will be at Bayard Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy made out to Fairview Covenant Brethren Church, 1101 Fairview Church Road, Oakland, MD 21550; Cindy’s Fund, PO Box 182, Oakland, MD 21550; or Hospice of Garrett County, PO Box 271, Oakland, MD 21550.
Condolences may be sent to the family at newmanfuneralhomes.com.
Born June 9, 1948, he was the son of the late Isadore “Jim” and Mayjel “Dude” Skeweris. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Ricky James Skeweris.
Gary worked for Island Creek Coal/CONSOL Energy for 40 years and was a member of the Gorman Volunteer Fire Department for 40 years. He enjoyed working on the farm with his grandson, Johnny and sidekick, Duke. He also enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, and, most importantly, spending time with his family. He enjoyed sitting on his front porch listening to the cows, and the famous “Jimmy,” the Donkey as well as spending time with his furry companions Meow Meow and Duke.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Linda Lloyd Skeweris; two daughters, Angie Dixon and Nathan of Oakland, MD; Tina Judy and Ben of Gormania, WV; one son, Jack Funkhouser and Jackie of Oakland; eight grandchildren, Allen Funkhouser and Tawny of St. Louis, MO; Johnny Funkhouser and fiancé, Brianna LeMay; Zach Pritts; Cambria Snyder and boyfriend Garrett Kolb, all of Oakland; Haley Judy of Gormania; Wyatt Funkhouser of Oakland; Brianna Dixon and boyfriend, James Ptomey, both of McHenry; and Kelcie Dixon of Oakland; two brothers, Denny Skeweris and Anna of Oakland; and Tom Skeweris and Michele of Edinburg, PA; one sister-in-law, Becky Paugh and Bobby of Kitzmiller, MD; one brother-in-law, Butch Lloyd and Melanie of Bayard, WV; and many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly. A special thanks to all of Gary’s coal mining buddies who were there during his difficult times.
Friends will be received at Fairview Covenant Brethren Church, 1101 Fairview Church Road, Oakland, MD 21550, on Friday, May 5, 2023, from 2:00pm-4:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm. A service will be held at the church on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 11:00am, with a receiving of friends one hour prior. Pastor Sam Moon will be officiating. Interment will be at Bayard Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy made out to Fairview Covenant Brethren Church, 1101 Fairview Church Road, Oakland, MD 21550; Cindy’s Fund, PO Box 182, Oakland, MD 21550; or Hospice of Garrett County, PO Box 271, Oakland, MD 21550.
Condolences may be sent to the family at newmanfuneralhomes.com.