SKJOLDAGER, Edith M. age 94, a resident of Okeana, Ohio since 1939, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital Sunday night December 7, 2008. She was born on October 18, 1914 in Happy, Kentucky, the daughter of Ambrose and Alma (Combs) Deaton. On June 10, 1939 in Newport, Kentucky Edith married Carol H. "Uncle Babe" Skjoldager. They were married for 48 years until he preceded her in death in April of 1988. Edith was an avid photographer, enjoyed walking, and working with the Morgan Township Historical Society. Edith served as the postmistress of the Okeana post office for many years, was the clerk for the Morgan Township School, a charter member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Morgan Township Fire Department, a long time member of Macedonia Christian Church, and a member of the Morgan Township Historical Society. She is survived by one brother, Harry Deaton, of Fairfield, Ohio and one sister, Deo Sizelove, of Burnside, Kentucky. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews,! other relatives, and many friends. She was preceded in death by one sister, Opsie Combs and two brothers, Charlie and Elbert Deaton. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, 12 noon, at Charles C. Young Funeral Home, 4032 Hamilton Cleves Rd, Ross, Ohio, with Reverend William Arthur officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday morning, 10am until time of service. Burial will be in New London Cemetery, Shandon, Ohio. If desired, memorials may be made to Macedonia Christian Church P.O. Box 147 Okeana, Ohio 45053 or the Morgan Township Historical Society P.O. Box 20 Shandon, Ohio 45063. Published in the Hamilton Journal-News on 12/9/2008