Gladys Skura

Gladys Alice (Paulus) Skura, age 90, passed away on March 31, at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, Florida. She was the wife of Vincent Peter Skura. They shared 68+ years of marriage together.

Born in Kingston, NY, on May 24, 1932, she was the daughter of William and Gladys Paulus. She attended SUNY New Paltz and began following her passion for teaching children which she continued all the way through retirement in 1988 from the Traver Road School, Arlington School District in Pleasant Valley, NY.

Once retired, Gladys began many years of travel with Vince, friends, and family. She loved being an active volunteer in Ulster County, with AARP, Office of the Aging, American Legion Auxiliary, and her Church. Gladys was honored with a Certificate of Appreciation for 10 years of service as an Outstanding Volunteer for the Office of the Aging by Ulster County Executive Honorable Michael P. Hein.

Gladys especially enjoyed playing her organ, painting, going to Bingo with her sister Sue, planning AARP trips with her brother Bill, and going on cruises with husband, children, and friends.

Gladys is survived by her husband Vincent, and 5 children: Cindy (Pat), Dave (Melissa), Cheryl (John), Peter (Katherine), and Jeff (Kelli); 7 grandchildren: Jason (Persi), Adam, Cassie (Matt), Elise (David), Chris, Olivia (Irvin), and Danny; and 1 great grandson: Dean. Gladys is also survived by her sister Susanna Bickert (Doyle Barger) and her brother Robert Paulus (Rosemary) and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother and father and her brother William Paulus.

Arrangements entrusted to Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc., 326 Albany Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401, where family and friends may visit on Friday, April 14, 2023 from 10am to 12pm. The funeral service will take place at Trinity Lutheran Church, 72 Spring St. Kingston, NY 12401, at 1pm with entombment to follow at the Wiltwyck Cemetery Mausoleum.  

With the support of her children and outstanding assistance from the VNA hospice team during several years of struggling with dementia, Gladys was able to spend her time at home in Village Green, Vero Beach, FL. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, contributions in Gladys´ memory may be made to the VNA & Hospice Foundation (www.vnatc.com/foundation/waystodonate).