Charles E. Skinner, 87, of Cassadaga passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026. He was born on February 14, 1939 in the Town of Pomfret, a son of the late Charles H. and Ella Mae Skinner.
Charles was a 1954 graduate of Fredonia High School. Before graduation, he worked at the bean factory in Cassadaga. At 16 (1955), he went to work for Dunkirk Ice Cream and ended his career, due to disability, as a supervisor in 1993.
He was a past member of the Villenova Grange, Hamlet Odd Fellows, Chautauqua County Mounted Sheriffs for 10 years, Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association and former Vice President of the Quality Deer Management Association and had formerly served as Treasurer. Chuck enjoyed his John Deere tractor collection, square dancing and the Slim Griffin Band, which performed at their 60th wedding anniversary.
He was the husband of 63 years to the late Phyllis I. Howard Skinner, whom he married on September 3, 1960 and who died on January 16, 2024; father of Herbert D. Skinner and Kathy Wise, both of Cassadaga; grandfather of Nicholas, Derek, Brandon (Kari), Tyler and Zachary Wise; great-grandfather of Payton, Ella, Weston Wise and an additional great-grandson due in November; brother of Richard (late JoAnn), Warren "Bob" (Diane), Dwight (late Karen) Skinner, Susan (late Donald) LaDolce and the late George (late Darlene), Thomas, Kenneth (Debbie of Forestville) and infant David Skinner; and is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 26 from 4:00-7:00 PM at the Jordan Funeral Home, 6 Parkway Drive in Sinclairville, where funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 27 at 11:00 AM. Burial will be in Christian Meeting House Cemetery in Arkwright.
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