Elizabeth Wischan Skias' Obituary
Elizabeth Wischan Skias passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2009 after a long battle with ALS.
Beloved wife of John G. Skias. Mother of Gina Wischan Ashley and Ned Raymond Wischan and the late Teddy Raymond Wischan. Step-mother of Eddie Walter Wischan, Jr. Sister of Jenny Hebert, Ann Schneider, Catherine Tedesco, Joey Schneider, Anthony Schneider, Rita Lougue and the late Johnny Schneider. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
She was a retired Paraprofessional for Special Education for the St. Tammany Parish School Board with 17 years of service. A member of St. Anselm Catholic Church of Madisonville.
Age 65 years. A native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of the Northshore Area for the past 30 years.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the memorial mass from E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Inc., 2260 W. 21st. Ave., Covington, LA 70433 on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 11:00 AM. Visitation from 9:00 AM until service time.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to STARC, 700 Gause Blvd., Slidell, LA 70458.
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