Robert Van Skyock

Robert “Bob” Van Skyock Sr., age 87, a resident of Winchester, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, at Water Edge Nursing Home in Muncie. He was a former Portland resident. 

Bob was born July 5, 1937, in Portland, Indiana, the son of William and Edith (Reid) Van Skyock. He worked for Jay School Corporation for over 25 years as a custodian at Jay County High School. 

Bob married Patricia Maloy on April 23, 1960. 

Survivors include:

His wife of 64 years — Patricia Van Skyock, Winchester, Indiana 

Children — Robert “Bob” Van Skyock, Jr. (wife: Sheila), Winchester, Indiana, Debra Van Skyock, Yorktown, Indiana, and Ivan Van Skyock (wife: Julie), Yorktown, Indiana 

Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren

He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Jason and Chad Van Skyock; four brothers, James Ogan, Russell Ogan, Jim Van Skyock and Gerald Van Skyock; two sisters, Genvieve Bajcer and Delee Pogue; and great-great grandchild Waylon Baylee Dennis. 

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at Green Park Cemetery in Portland. Pastor Phil Jellison will officiate. 

Arrangements are entrusted to Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. 

Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.