Herbert V Skerratt Jr.

Herbert V. Skerratt Jr., 77, of Liberty Twp., passed away at his residence on Thursday, September 10, 2015, with his family at his side. Herbert was born June 5, 1938, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Herbert V. and Mildred Fausnaught Skerratt Sr. Herbert retired from General Motors as a tow motor operator and also spent 23 years in the US Navy Seabees. He was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Liberty Twp.,and the William Farr Masonic Lodge #672 F&AM, where he was a 32nd degree Mason. He enjoyed golfing, and was on the Argus Lodge #545 Golf League in Canfield, loved to travel with his wife, square dance and motorcycles. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, the former, Sandra L. Hoban, whom he married September 13, 1958, his daughter, Rhonda Knez, grandchildren; John A. Knez, Jessica N. Knez, Joshua Everett and Melissa R. Urey, and a great-grandchild August Anne Everett. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Herbert V. (Sonny) Skerratt III, sister, Judith Cline and brother Robert Skerratt.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 15th, 11:30 AM at Blackstone Funeral Home in Girard. The family will receive relatives and friends on Monday from 4-7 PM at the funeral home, where a Masonic service will take place at 6:45 PM. and also on Tuesday from 10:30 AM until the time of service. Herbert will be laid to rest at Greenhaven Memorial Cemetery with military honors.
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