Larry Skinner

Lawrence Edwin "Larry" Skinner, age 81, of West, passed away Friday morning, October 9, 2026 at his residence.

Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 16, 2026 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Bro. Terry Crawford officiating. Burial will follow at West Brethren Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Larry was born February 12, 1945, in Erie, Pennsylvania, the son of Howard and Florence (Henderson) Skinner. After attending school in Erie, Larry made the profound commitment to serve his country, enlisting in the United States Army. He proudly served during the Vietnam War and continued to dedicate his life to military service for a commendable 22 years. He was a valued member of his community, not only through his military service but also as an active member of West Brethren Church and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4819. On October 8, 1967, Larry was united in marriage to the love of his life, Pauline Hegar, in West. Larry's passion for life was evident in his love for cars and his knack for fixing anything that needed repair. He took joy in helping others, using his skills to lend a hand whenever possible.

Larry is preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, Lynn Skinner; and daughters-in-law, Paula Skinner and Crystal Skinner.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 59 years, Pauline Skinner of West; his children, Emil Skinner Sr., Lynn Skinner and wife Lynn, and James Skinner and wife Rita, all of West; his grandchildren, Nathan Skinner, Katherine Skinner, Zachary Skinner, Amanda Skinner, Patricia Skinner, Rachael Skinner, and Emil Skinner Jr.; many great grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Albert Hegar and David Hegar; a sister-in-law, Nancy Marsh; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Pallbearers are Nathan Skinner, Braxton Villarreal, Katherine Skinner, Zachary Skinner, Emil Skinner Jr, Mason Goffinet, and Daniel Hegar.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.