Charles E. Skillin Jr. Obituary

The world bids farewell to Charles E. Skillin Jr. of Ithaca, New York, departing on October 25, 2025 at the age of 80. Charles leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Dr. Charles E. Skillin and Rita V. Skillin (Roberts); and his brother Dana Skillin. He is survived by: his sisters, Denise Haines and Louise Coale; his children, Sarah Skillin Woodard (Colin Woodard), Charles E. Skillin, III (Jodi Skillin), Andrew Sawyer (Cathy Stark) and Ian Sawyer (Gina Sawyer); and his grandchildren, Lauren Comerford, Katie Skillin, Aidan, River, Greysen Sawyer, Layne, Corbin Sawyer, Henry and Sadie Woodard.

In lieu of flowers, Chuck and his family request that donations be made in his memory to Hospicare.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Herson Wagner Funeral Home

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