Stanley Charles "Toby" Skowvron, 78, of Route 980, Canonsburg, died Thursday, October 29, 1998, after a lengthy illness. Mr. Skowvron was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Polish National Catholic Church of Canonsburg. He was a veteran of World War II, serving as a sergeant in the U.S. Army in the 8th Armored Division as a tank commander. He was past commander of Strabane Memorial Post 553 Veterans of Foreign Wars, a member of American Legion Post 902 of Houston and a member of the Canonsburg Sportsmen's Association and Strabane Sportsmen's Association. Mr. Skowvron was formerly employed as an ironworker, and was a member of Local 3 in Pittsburgh. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening and was active in veteran's affairs. Surviving are five brothers, Frank and Pete, both of Houston, Walter of Washington, Bernard of Waynesburg and Theodore Skowvron of Strabane; a sister, Dorothy Zieba of Houston; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Skowvron resided with his companion, Helen DeVitis, in Canonsburg for many years. Deceased are a brother, John Skowvron, who died in 1966; and a sister, Mary Chuba, who died August 27, 1998. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Saturday, October 31, 1998Stanley C. Skowvron
Canonsburg ironworker active in veteran's affairs
He was born April 30, 1920, in Sutersville, a son of John and Mary Zaucha Skowvron, and resided in the Strabane-Canonsburg area most of his life.