Richard Skrok

Mr. Richard Skrok, 80, of Mutton Hollow Road, Great Valley, NY, died Monday evening, March 11 at Olean General Hospital following a long illness.

Mr. Skrok attended Salamanca High School and joined the United States Army serving in the Korean Conflict.

He had been employed as a machinist, working at Snyder Manufacturing in Salamanca, NY, retiring in 2004. He had previously been employed at Ellicottville Machining and York Merrit, Ellicottville, NY.

Mr. Skrok enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. He was a fan of both the Buffalo Bills and Sabers.

Surviving is his wife, Caroline Hall, Great Valley, NY; a step-son, Aaron Hall, Great Valley, NY; a daughter, Julie Skrok, FL; seven grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a son, Richard Skrok.

There will be no visitation.

Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, NY. A Celebration of Life will be held at the convenience of the family and will be announced.

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