John Skubon, 62, of New Providence, died on Tuesday, April 8, surrounded by his entire immediate family at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Tina Skubon for 37 years. John is survived by two daughters: Lauren Booth, wife of Justin Booth of Quarryville, PA and their daughter Faith; and Dana Natale, wife of Michael Natale of Lancaster, PA and their son Jack Michael. Also surviving are four sisters: Carol Turner of Hurleyville, NY, Stacey Fisher of South Pasadena, FL, Patricia Hyzer of Woodbourne, NY, and Francine Dillon of West Palm Beach, FL.

John loved God, his family and those around him in word and deed. As a disciple of Christ, he was very active at Historic St. Mary's Church, where he played the bass guitar with the praise and worship group, served as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, coordinated a men's project group, participated in the Men's prayer group, was a member of the buildings and grounds committee and served as a mentor for Water Street Ministries. He grouped regularly with fellow Cursillistas at St. Joseph's Parish where he also attended a weekly Thursday 5 a.m. Holy Hour in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.

Affectionately known to his family as Skubee, John's passions included spending time with family and friends, traveling with his wife and friends, all types of music, playing the guitar, wine making, fly fishing and sports.

John was employed at MXL Industries, Inc. for 20 years, most recently as Corporate Principal Applied Sciences.

A viewing will be from 6-8PM on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10AM at Historic Saint Mary's Catholic Church, 119 S. Prince St., Lancaster, PA 17603,on Friday, April 11, 2014. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in John's memory to Historic St. Mary's Catholic Church at the above address.