Source: The Kingston Daily Freeman (Kingston, NY)

"New Paltz, Feb. 2 — Funeral services for Harvey L. Skellinger, 67, who died suddenly at his home on the Plains road, New Paltz, Tuesday were held at the University Chapel, 52nd Street and Lexington avenue, New York city on Friday. Mr. Skellinger, a son of the late William DeForest and Florence Skellinger was born in Syracuse. He resided in New York city for some time and came to make his home in New Paltz about eight years ago. He had been a summer resident here for some years prior to his retirement. He had been an active member of the New Paltz Rod and Gun Club and of the Sportsmen's Pheasant Preserve of this community. Mr. Skellinger is survived by a son, Hibberd Skellinger of Forest Hills, L.I., a brother, Duane of Chittenango, and a grandchild. His wife, Mrs. Blanche Romley (sic) Skellinger died 10 years ago. Burial took place in the Maple Grove Cemetery, New York."