John Skalar, age 77 of Leroy Twp. passed away July 22, 2015 at his home. Born Oct. 26, 1937 in Slovenia to John and Milka (nee: Zupancic) Skalar, he has been a resident of this area since 1963. John retired from Conrail after 35 years as an electrician. His hobbies included gardening, hunting, fishing and bowling. John is survived by his wife of 51 years Brigitte (nee: Erlacher) of Leroy Twp, daughters Regina (Robert) Farmwald of Huntsburg and Inge (Robert) Hanusosky of N. Bloomfield; son John (Stacey) of Huntsburg; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson and 8 siblings. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 pm on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at the Burr Funeral Home, 116 South ST. (On Rt. 44, 500’ south of Rt. 6/Chardon Square) Chardon, OH. A funeral service will be held at 6 pm on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at the funeral home. Arrangements by the Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Chardon. Donations suggested to Hospice of the Western Reserve 17176 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland, OH 44110.