Alex Joseph “Scoop” Skupnick, 73 of Smithfield, PA passed away January 21, 2022 at his residence.

He was born in Uniontown, PA on May 6, 1948, the son of the late Alex Joseph and Orpha (Show) Skupnick.

Scoop was a graduate of German Township High School and served in the US Army. Before retiring, he was employed as a School Bus Driver for the Albert Gallatin Area School District. He was a member of the Masontown American Legion Post 423, the VFW Post 4584 and was a former member of the firing squad, a member of the Pal’s Club, Amvets and Italo American Citizens Club. He loved to play poker.

He is survived by his sister, Faye Piper Hager (Ted); special niece and nephew “caretakers”, Allen and Lynn Cottrell; his son, Guy Raymond Skupnick; along with many other family members and friends.

Family and friends will be received in the JOHN S MAYKUTH JR. FUNERAL HOME, 7 River Avenue, Masontown, PA on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday until 10 a.m. the hour of service in the Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Walter Sapp officiating.

Interment in St. Agnes’ Cemetery, Masontown, PA.

Military Rites will be accorded by American Legion Post 423 and VFW Post 4584.