Arnold E. Skillings Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2023-08-22T16:00:00
End: 2023-08-22T19:00:00
Location: Matthew X Merlin Funeral Home, Inc.

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Arnold E. Skillings of Blairsville, Pennsylvania, born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, who passed away at the age of 70, on August 19, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Louise Dukes (Skillings) and George of Washington; his daughter Alesha Riahs; and his siblings, David Dukes and Eva Sylvis.

He is survived by: his wife Linda Skillings (Bollinger); his children, Andre Skillings (Violet), Liam Skillings and Ari Skillings; his granddaughters, Kylie and Layla Helender; his siblings, Vincent Skillings, Timara Hall (Irv) and Rhonda Dukes; his siblings-in-law, Rick Bollinger and Vicki Henry; and his pets, Senorita Sensae and Baby GrayC. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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Matthew X Merlin Funeral Home Inc.

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August 20, 2023

Deb Bair wrote a sympathy message

“Linda we ate do sorry to hear about Arnold. He was one of the most loving people Bill and I knew. We were lucky enough to have been able to spent vacations with. Our deepest sympathy is with you. Love Billy bob and Deb.”

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529 N Chestnut St, Derry, PA 15627

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