Don E. Skinner, 72, of Coudersport, PA
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Don E. Skinner, 72, of Coudersport, passed away Wednesday (April 15, 2026) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport, surrounded by his family.
He was born November 19, 1953 in Blossburg, Tioga County, PA the son of Horton and Lena (Moore) Skinner. On October 14, 2025 in Sweden Valley Manor he married Julie Pekarski, who survives.
Mr. Skinner was a Balance Operator, employed by Dresser-Rand, in Olean for 45 years. He was a member of the NRA.
He is survived by his wife Julie, one son; Daniel (Nicole) Skinner of Roulette and one daughter; Lesa Gibble of Coudersport. Five grandchildren; Ashley (Levi) Redmond, Bryce and Eric Skinner and Alexis and Zack Beck.
Three Brothers; Lester (Joan) Skinner of Roulette, Jan (Carla) Skinner of Oviedo, FL and JR (Molly) Skinner of Roulette. Many nieces and nephews.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Dorothy Beck and Linda Dultry and a brother LeRoy Skinner.
Following Don’s wishes there will be no visitation, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimers Association WNY Chapter,
6400 Sheridan Drive suite 320
Amherst, NY 14221 or www.alz.org/wny
Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.
