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John P. Skramko, 1930-1998 [obit]

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John P. Skramko, 1930-1998 [obit]

Posted: 4 Jan 2006 11:41AM GMT
Classification: Obituary
Surnames: Skramko, Mislanik, Stickles, Hopper, Fox, Zawko, Kleben, Taylor
THE DAILY STAR (Oneonta, NY) Saturday, September 5, 1998

John P. Skramko
SPRINGFIELD — John P. Skramko, 68, of State Highway 80, died on Friday, Sept. 4, 1998, at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown.
He was born on May 7, 1930, in Columbia Center, a son of the late Alex and Anna Mislanik Skramko.
He was raised and educated in West Winfield and attended Richfield Springs High School.
A U.S. Army veteran, John began his Army career with the 82nd Airborne Division. John served in the Korean Conflict with the 101st Airborne Division and retired from military service after 20 years in 1968 with the rank of staff sergeant.
On May 1, 1951, he married Madaline Stickles in St. Mary's Ukranian Orthodox Church in Herkimer. Much of their married life was spent with the military in Europe. They have resided in the town of Springfield since 1968.
For 15 years he worked as a gun assembler for the Remington Arms Company in Ilion, retiring in 1983.
His life had been devoted to the American Legion. A life member of American Legion Post No. 616, Richfield Springs, he had served four terms as commander, he was manager of the Richfield Springs Vets Club, a former past commander of Otsego County American Legion, past Chef DeGare of the Herkimer 40 & 8 and the Otsego 40 & 8. He was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Church in Springfield Center.
Surviving beside his loving wife of 47 years, Madaline, are a son, John P. and his wife Donna Skramko of Garden City, L.I.; two daughters, Cheri Hopper of Sprout Brook and Lori Fox of Hartwick; four brothers, Steve Skramko of Richfield Springs, Charles Skramko of Ilion, Nicholas Skramko of San Clemente, Calif., and Daniel Skramko of Eaton; three sisters, Mary Zawko and Sophie Kleben, both of Richfield Springs and Wanda Taylor of West Winfield; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Skramko.
Funeral from J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home, 5 W. James St., Richfield Springs on Tuesday will be at 9:15 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow in Blessed Sacrament Church, Springfield Center at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Santino Titta, pastor, officiating.
Interment will follow in Springfield Center Cemetery with full military honors being accorded.
Calling hours will be Monday from 2-4 amd 7-9 p.m. Members of American Legion Post No. 616, Richfield Springs, are asked to meet at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Monday for services.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
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Original obituary may be found at:
http://www.thedailystar.com/news/community/obits/1998/09/obs...
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