Christina J. Skulas

Christina J. Skulas, age 89, of Toledo, gently fell asleep in the Lord, Sunday, September 11th, 2011 surrounded by her family, as prayers were being recited by Fr. Ignatius Warren. She was born January 31st, 1922 to John and Hareklia (Kalfametrou) Cherpas in Indianapolis, Indiana. Christina graduated from Shortridge High School of Indianapolis, Indiana in 1940. She continued her education at Butler University, graduating in 1944 as Valedictorian, with a Bachelor of Education Degree. After teaching in California and Indiana, Christina became an instructor for Washington Local Schools, heading the English Department, a position she held for 23 years. Christina was a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Kappa Delta Pi and Alpha Delta Kappa. She was also a member of the Eastern Star, Philoptohos Ladies Society, the Young at Heart Club, the Tenedian Brotherhood, the Pancretan Association, the Daughters of Penelope and Washington Local Retirees Group. Christina served as Superintendent of the Holy Trinity Sunday School. She was involved with many theatrical productions at Washington Local Schools, including musicals and the annual "Hi Jinx" Productions. Christina was the founder of the Festival of the Gods, a program she developed to instruct about Greek mythology through role-playing and re-enactments. During WWII, Christina was actively involved with the U.S.O. Christina was a true world traveler, immersing herself in the many countries she visited. She especially enjoyed visiting her sons while they were serving as officers abroad for the US Army.

In addition to her parents, Christina was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Skulas; brother, Anthony Cherpas and daughter-in-law, Diane Thornton-Skulas. She is survived by her children, Dr. Irene Skulas, Martin (Diane) Skulas and Dr. Myron "Ron" (Elizabeth) Skulas; grandchildren, Matthew (Debra), Mark (Mary) and Paul Skulas and Dr. Ann (Ethan) Ray; great grandsons, Mitchel and Jacob Skulas and many dear friends.

The family will receive guests Friday from 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, 4940 Harroun Rd. The Prayer Service will begin Friday at 11:00 a.m. in the church with interment to follow at Toledo Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions in Christina's name to the Dormition Monastery, Rives Junction, MI 49277.