James H. Skiver Sr.

James H. Skiver Sr., 86, of Kill Buck, NY passed away Sunday morning, October 26, 2025 at Bradford Regional Medical Center following a long illness.

Born April 17, 1939 in Gowanda, NY, he was the son of the late James and Marian Basse Skiver. He was married in Maryland on July 9, 1959 to the former Janet E. Stevens, who predeceased him on October 11, 2024.

He attended Ellicottville High School and worked in the oil and gas industry most of his adult life. He had been employed with Quaker State in Bradford for over 25 years. He had previously worked at the former Fancher Furniture Company in Salamanca.

James will be remembered for his love of the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and camping. He was a former member of the Square Circle Club in Kill Buck.

Surviving are: two sons, Jeffrey Skiver and his son, Brandon Skiver, both of Morganton, NC, Daniel (Brenda) Skiver, Allegany, NY; several grand- and great-grandchildren; two sisters, Doris (Richard) Hadley, Ellicottville, NY, Carol Dutton, Hinsdale, NY; a brother, William Skiver, Little Valley, NY; several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a daughter, Barbara Skiver, a son, James H. Skiver Jr., and a brother, David “Butch” Skiver.

There will be no visitation.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the convenience of the family and will be announced.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, NY.

E-condolences can be sent to orourke.orourkefh@gmail.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh.