Barbara J. Skala of Monsey, NY passed away on August 19, 2017 at the age of 87. Barbara was born to Steven and Susan Van Orden on December 2, 1929 in Viola, New York. Barbara was married to her beloved husband Frank Skala until his passing November 1998.
Barbara work for Avon for 21 years. She was a member of the Minisceongo Yacht Club Ladies Aux and the Monsey Christian Reform Church.
Barbara is survived by her loving sons Frank Skala (Ava), Richard Skala (Jeanne), Thomas Skala (Karen), and Robert Skala (Jennifer), 12 cherished grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, by brothers Ira and Edward Van Orden, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her husband Frank, Barbara is also predeceased by her son Randy Skala and siblings Margaret, Betty, Eleanor, Charles, Richard, Doug, John, Peter, Bill, Catherine, and Helen.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 from 4-8PM at Wanamaker & Carlough Funeral Home, 177 Route 59, Suffern, NY. A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 23rd at 10:30AM also at Wanamaker & Carlough Funeral Home with burial to follow at Brick Church Cemetery, New Hempstead, NY.
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