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Charles E. Skinner, 87 of Cassadaga, passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.
Born Feb. 14, 1939 in the Town of Pomfret a son of the late Charles H. and Ella Mae Skinner. He 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 Villanova Grange, Hamlet Odd Fellows, Chautauqua County Mounted Sheriffs for 10 years, Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Assn. and former Vice President, Quality Deer Management Assn. 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.
Husband of 63 years to the late Phyllis I. Howard Skinner, who he married Sept. 3, 1960 and died Jan. 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 Nov. 2026; 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. Also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation Monday 4-7pm in Jordan Funeral Home, Sinclairville where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11am.
Burial in Christian Meeting House Cemetery, Arkwright.
Condolences at jordansinclairville.com.