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IN MEMORIAM

Roger J. Skinner, 72;

Raised In Richfield, 

Ran Auto Dealership

Roger Skinner

RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Roger Jay Skinner, 72, of Whitesboro, who was raised in Richfield Springs and operated the Skinner & Damulis Chevrolet and Jeep auto dealership here for decades, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse.

Roger was born on March 28, 1948, in Herkimer, son of the late Hiram J. and Leanor (Helmer) Skinner.

On July 27, 1968, he married Mary L. Kitts in Richfield Springs, his childhood sweetheart. They met in the kindergarten class at the Richfield Springs School. They were soulmates and best friends. The couple enjoyed a blessed and adventurous life together of nearly 53 years.

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