Obituaries

John J. Skay

Age 74 of Laurel Springs, NJ

On May 22, 2021, Age 74, of Laurel Springs, NJ; Beloved husband of Ruth (nee Webster); Loving father of Sherry Schlagle (Andrew) of Gloucester Twp., NJ and Kelly Gillies (Joseph) of Woolwich, NJ; Cherished grandfather of Brayden & Kylie Gillies and Dear brother of Thomas Skay and the late Margaret O’Brien & William Skay.

John proudly served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War.  He was a Machinist at the Phila. Naval Shipyard for 33 years.  John was a longtime member of the Haddonfield United Methodist Church, an avid golfer and most importantly a dedicated family man.

John’s family will receive friends on Thursday Evening, May 27th, 6-8 PM & on Friday morning 10-10:45 AM in the Sanctuary of the Haddonfield United Methodist Church, 29 Warwick Rd., Haddonfield, NJ; his Service will follow at 11 AM.  Interment private.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of John may be made to Melanoma Research Alliance, 730 15th Street, NW, Fourth Floor, Washington, DC 20005 (Please indicate that the gift is in memory of your loved one) or via www.curemelanoma.org/tribute.