Port Allegany – Don E. Skinner, 72, of Coudersport, passed away Wednesday (April 15, 2026) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport, surrounded by his family.

He was born November 19, 1953, in Blossburg, Tioga County, PA, the son of Horton and Lena (Moore) Skinner. On October 14, 2025, in Sweden Valley Manor, he married Julie Pekarski, who survives.

Mr. Skinner was a Balance Operator, employed by Dresser-Rand in Olean for 45 years. He was a member of the NRA.

He is survived by his wife Julie, one son, Daniel (Nicole) Skinner of Roulette, and one daughter, Lesa Gibble of Coudersport.

Five grandchildren: Ashley (Levi) Redmond, Bryce and Eric Skinner, and Alexis and Zack Beck.

Three Brothers: Lester (Joan) Skinner of Roulette, Jan (Carla) Skinner of Oviedo, FL, and Horton (Molly) Skinner, Jr.of Titusville, FL. Many nieces and nephews

Don was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Dorothy Beck and Linda Duttry, and a brother, LeRoy Skinner.

Following Don’s wishes, there will be no visitation; a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association WNY Chapter, 6400 Sheridan Drive, Suite 320

Amherst, NY 14221 or www.alz.org/wny

Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.