Gary L. Skeen, Sr., 62, a resident of the Forest City Nursing Home, died Sunday morning, June 22, 2025.

Born July 15, 1962, in Charleston, WV, he was the son of the late William Cox and Elsie Helms Cox.

Gary worked as a brick layer for most of his life and had a love for music and muscle cars. His greatest joy was spending time with children and grandchildren.

He is survived by seven children: Kristy Gervasi, Keith Skeen, Gary Skeen, Jr., Nicholas Bonafide, Steven Skeen, Zachary Skeen and Jacob Skeen; fifteen grandchildren; four siblings: Brian Skeen, Dana Skeen, Dale Cox and Laurie Cox-Rondomanski; his former companion: Michelle Bonafide; and several nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by his brother: Keith Skeen; and his wife: Barbara (Gallup) Skeen.

The funeral was held Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. from the Carmine J. & Louis C. Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 89 Farview Street, Carbondale, PA, officiated by Rev. Robert Vigil. Interment, Canaan Corners Cemetery, Waymart, PA.

Pallbearers: Keith Skeen, Gary Skeen, Jr., Nicholas Bonafide, Zachary Skeen and Jacob Skeen.

Viewing hours were held Friday, June 27, 2025 from 4-7 p.m.

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