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John R. Skelly, 75, of Ironton, passed away Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, at Community Hospice Care Center, Ashland, Kentucky.
John was born Jan. 30, 1949, the son of John B. and Dorothy D. (Cox) Skelly, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife, Roberta (Bobbi) A. (Swartz) Skelly, whom he married Jan. 3, 1981.
John was a graduate of Bluffton High School and attended Northwestern School of Commerce, Cleveland State University, and Findlay College (University of Findlay). He retired from Ohio Power/AEP Ohio. John was a member of Mt. Cory Lodge 418 F & AM, LaGrange Chapter 68 Royal Arch Masons, Ohio Council 92 Royal & Select Masons, St. George Commandery No. 76 Knight Templar, El Hasa Shrine Temple, Ironton Elks Lodge 177, Past Exulted Ruler, and Ironton Moose Lodge 701.
In addition to his wife, Bobbi, those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Dr. Teresa Ann (Matthew) Kuehne; grandchildren, Anna, Sara, and Ella Kuehne; nephew, Heath (Nichole) Mikesell; and niece, Heather (Jason) Rutan.
Visitation for family and friends was 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, at Tracy Brammer-Monroe Funeral Home, 518, South 6th Street, Ironton. John's funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, at Chiles-Laman Funeral Home, 239 S. Main Street, Bluffton, Ohio, 45817, with Pastor Jim Klausing officiating. Masonic service will be provided by Mt. Cory Lodge 418 F &AM. Burial will follow at Lima Memorial Park, where he will be laid to rest next to his parents.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners Hospital, [email protected].
To offer online condolences, please visit www.tracybrammerfh.com.
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Jim Armstrong
February 6, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. John and I worked together in the Ohio Power Lima Office from 1988 through 1996. I remember John as conscientious, polite, professional, and always with a pleasant disposition. He was always willing to help. And, was well respected by the team. He will be missed. Condolences, Jim Armstrong.
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