Mary G. Skraastad

November 11, 1952 - April 22, 2018

Mary G. Skraastad, age 65 years, of Purling, N.Y., passed away on April 22, 2018, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 11, 1952, in Brooklyn, N.Y. and is the daughter of the late William and Gertrude (Anderson) Somerville. Survivors include her husband of thirty years George J. Skraastad of Purling, N.Y., four daughters Sherry D. Frontera, Cecelia J. Skraastad, Melissa D. Fusco and her husband Joe and Brianne A. Fox and her husband Johnny, four grandchildren, Andrew, Brandon, Justin and Kristen, and many cousins, nieces , nephews and friends. Mary was employed as an Administrative Assistant at The V.A. Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y. and then as a Teacher's Assistant at The Cairo-Durham Middle School and High School. Mary was a member of The Cairo American Legion Auxiliary Unit #983 of which she presently holds the position of Secretary, and also a member of The Round Top Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend calling hours at Richards Funeral Home, 29 Bross Street, Cairo, N.Y. on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. The Cairo American Legion Auxiliary Unit #983 will hold services in her memory at 7:00P.M. and The Round Top Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will hold services in her memory at 7:15 P.M., Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Wednesday evening at 7:30 P.M. Contributions in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105. Condolences may be made at www.richardsfuneralhomeinc.net.