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Rev. Ronald W. Skidmore

  • February 1, 1940 - December 15, 2011
  • Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
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“Dear Elaine, so sad to hear about Pastor Ron. I have such great memories of you guys at Edgemont esp with youth group. I have had a lot of leaders...Read More » ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: Ruthann Ray Sharrock - KY

“Dear Elaine, I'm saddened by the loss of a truly great friend. I send to you & your family my deepest sympathy. My life is richly blessed by...Read More » ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: Harry Ramsey - Virginia Beach, VA

“Justin and family, So sorry for your loss. Though sad for you now, your Dad is now face to face with his Savior and Lord, experiencing joys we can...Read More » ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: Mark Nichols - Frederick, MD

“Justin & Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: Jennifer Brechbill - Ft. Loudon, PA

“Justin & Family, I pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief. Sending you all thoughts of comfort. With Deepest...Read More » ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: Donna Gutshall - Newville, PA

“Justin and Family, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. You are all in my thoughts. I hope the presence of your family and friends,...Read More » ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: Gordon Bass - Frederick, MD

“Justin and family - my deepest condolences are with you all during this time of great loss within your family. May you find peace in the fond...Read More » ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: Donna Martin - Fayetteville, PA

“Dear Elaine, My deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear one. Just wanted you to know I was thinking of you. Always, Betty ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Betty L Wolfe - Waynesboro, PA

“r i p pastoer skidmore you will be missed ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: virginia shirey - waynesboro, PA

“Justin and Family. I'm saddened by the loss of your father. He led a great life and live it his fullest. His legacy will never leave you and anyone...Read More » ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: Liesa Schmaltz - Chambersburg, PA

“You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are not able to imagine how difficult of a time this is; nothing can take away the grief and sorrow felt....Read More » ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: Sierra Williams and Derek Parker - PA


Rev. Ronald W. Skidmore, 71, of 57 N. Franklin Street, Chambersburg, died at 11:06 A.M., Thursday, December 15, 2011, in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born February 1, 1940 in Charleston, WV, he was the son of the late Wade H. and Nina Frances (Bryant) Skidmore. He lived his early life in the Charleston area. Rev. Skidmore graduated from South Charleston High School with the class of 1958. He later received his Bachelor's Degree from Appalachian Bible College and his Master's Degree from the International Bible Institute and Seminary in Florida. He also attended West Virginia State College for one year. He and his wife of over 46 years, J. Elaine (Simmons) Skidmore, were married on February 19, 1965 in South Charleston. They have lived at their present residence for the past 23 years. In his early life, Rev. Skidmore worked as a credit manager for Montgomery Ward. He later worked as the pastor at Edgemont Baptist Church in Bluefield, WV for 15 years, the Shade Gap Community Church for two years, Dublin Mills Church for 5 years, and prior to retiring on December 26, 2010, he was the pastor at Central Baptist Chapel in Mont Alto for 15 years. He was a member of the Keystone Baptist Association and the Pennsylvania-Jersey Baptist Association. Rev. Skidmore enjoyed photography, scrapbooking, waterfalls, covered bridges, Christian music, and the music of his era. He also enjoyed his two dogs, Snickers and Cinder. At his passing, to the best of the knowledge of his family, he had been the longest living survivor of Cystic Fibrosis. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Justin W. Skidmore and his wife Cassandra of Chambersburg and Ashley B. Skidmore and his wife Jennifer of Shippensburg; one granddaughter, Annaliese M. Skidmore; one sister, Karen Lee Myers of Chambersburg; two nieces; and one nephew. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one infant brother and one infant sister. Services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 20, 2011, in Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, 50 S. Broad St., Waynesboro, with Rev. Richard Wall officiating. Burial will follow in Parklawn Memorial Gardens, Chambersburg. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Monday evening, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN, 37214. Online condolences may be expressed at www.bowersoxfuneralhomes.com