Patricia L. Skidmore, 81, An Unselfish and Giving Person

She was born November 24, 1944 in Baltimore, Maryland to Leo J. & Alma Koba (nee Hatch). While living in Boston, she met her husband, Fred and they moved to Lorain.

Pat worked for St. Mary’s and Holy Trinity, Avon as an intervention specialist for 27 years, retiring in 2009. She devoted herself to her husband, who suffered many years of MS, giving him the best care a wife could give. She built a life defined by devotion to her family and friends. Pat loved her occupation and all the children she taught throughout her career. Prior to that, she taught reading at Stonehan schools in Massachusetts.

Those who knew Pat, lovingly known to her family as GP (Grandma Patty). Loved by many, she was the most unselfish, giving person to all she knew. Her laugh and spirit for life was truly infectious. She made her home a place full of love and celebration for all to gather.
Heaven received a ray of sunshine, she will forever shine her love upon us.

She is survived by children: James L. Skidmore of Lorain, Laura A. Sabo (David) of Brunswick, Linda Savlen (Jim) and Michael Skidmore (Nancy), all of Sommerville, Massachusetts; grandchildren: Braden Sabo, Hunter Sabo, Corinna Kokoliadis (Alex), Lyndsey Savlen, Brendan Skidmore (Olivia), Erin Skidmore and Kyle Skidmore; great granddaughter Maddy Skidmore, siblings: Mary Miksa, Jim Koba (Christine), Connie Salupo (Mike) and beloved sisters-in-law Diane Sullivan, Donna Sinclair and Ginny Koba. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred Skidmore, her parents, and brothers Robert & Jeffrey Koba.

The family will receive friends Friday May 29th, 2026 from 9:00 am until the time of the mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at St Mary Catholic Church, 310 8th St, Lorain. The Rev. Daniel Divis, pastor, will preside.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway, Lorain, Ohio. Online condolences can be made at www.gluvnashimohromada.com.