Obituary of Clara Violet Skidmore

Clara Violet Skidmore, age 99, of Aston, PA, formerly of East Brunswick, NJ, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 3, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Clara was a longtime active member of Mt. Hope United Methodist Church, where she participated with Mt. Hope Friends and the Willing Workers Class. During her time in East Brunswick, Clara was a longtime Grange member and devoted 4-H leader who taught sewing for more than 25 years with the Busy Bees Club. She was also a member of Aston Senior Citizens. Clara enjoyed reading, sewing and knitting infant hats for donation. Clara was known for her homemade strawberry jelly and her baked goods. Most of all, Clara cherished spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Wife of the late James H. Skidmore, Sr., who died in 1978; and grandmother of the late Dennis Skidmore. Survivors: Daughter: Karen M. (Joe) Owsley Sons: James H. (Anne) Skidmore, Jr. and Wayne B. (Nancy) Skidmore 6 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren Funeral Service: Thursday, December 8th at 11:00AM at Mt. Hope United Methodist Church, 4020 Concord Rd., Aston, PA 19014. Visitation: Thursday after 10:00AM at the church. Interment: Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in memory of Clara to: Mt. Hope United Methodist Church at the above address.