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She was a great mother and 
cook, famous for her lemon 
meringue pie and other 
delicious specialties.
Rita was a devoted 
mother, sister, sister-
in-law, aunt, daughter, 
cousin, grandmother who 
was loved by all. Rita was 
known for her big smile, 
great sense of humor and 
charismatic laugh. She 
will be deeply missed by 
her family, friends and 
neighbors. 
Mrs. Sklar was preceded 
in death by her mother, 
Martha Abraham; her 
father, Harry Abraham; her 
husband, Jack Sklar; her 
sisters, Cecile Kerner and 
Phillis Sherline; and her 
daughter, Iris Lisa Sklar 
Hawley. She is survived by 
her son, Alan Sklar of San 
Diego, Calif.; grandson, 
Jake Hawley of Westland, 
Mich.; several nieces, 
nephews, cousins and many 
friends.

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