Edward Robert Sklar, age 90 of Enola, formerly of Coal Run and Jacksonville, died Monday December 28, 2020 at his home.

He was the retired owner/operator of the Golden Pheasant Inn in Kent, where he and his wife of 66 years raised their four children.

He was born in 1930 in Indiana to John and Mary Sedlock Sklar.

Ed was a member of the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and the Central PA Polka Dancers Assoc. He was a former member and Lieutenant Governor of the Indiana Lions Club, the Saltsburg Legionlar and had served as a former councilman in Jacksonville.

Eddie's greatest joys were his wife, children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren, who were all a source of great pride. A gifted storyteller, he was always ready with a smile and a hug and made all he encountered feel loved. His accordion playing was an attraction to many at the Golden Pheasant of weekend nights and he was always up for a jam session. After retiring of central PA he continued to share his musical talents.

He is survived by his cherished wife, Helen Marie (Chimotti) Sklar two sons, John (Laurie) of York Haven, and David (Cindy) of Mechanicsburg; two daughters, Michelle (Dan) McGinnis of Harrisburg and Renee Sklar of Chesapeake, VA. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Kelly (Jim) Rogers, Katie (Matt( Cleary and Dan and Sam Sklar; three great-grandchildren, Parker and Jacksosn Rogers and Claire Cleary.

A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday June 19, 2021 at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Kent with Rev. Fr. Matthew Morelli the celebrant. Inurnment will be made in St. Bernard Mausoleum. The Bowser-Minich Funeral Home is assisting with local arrangements.

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Saturday, June 19, 2021 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Church of the Good Shepherd P.O. Box 99 Kent, PA 15752