Skip has passed away. 
FiveMilePete
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Skip has passed away.
For any of the old guys out there, if they haven't heard, Skip Hughes passed away this past
Tuesday. Very agressive cancer that moved quickly. He was still cracking jokes on Facebook at the end of December. Skip was a key guy in the One Fly Contest, Member of the Erie Steelhead Association, founder of the Project Healing Waters program for disabled Veterans,
and an all around great guy.
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[font="verdana; font-weight: normal"]Harold W. Hughes Jr. "Skip," 65, of Fairview, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
He was born on September 18, 1959, to the late Harold and Mary (Dorsey) Hughes Sr. in Washington, PA.
Skip graduated from Washington High School in 1977 and attended Penn State Educational Institute in Washington, where he studied Executive Business. In 1999, the family relocated to the Erie area, where he worked in retail.
Skip was an avid outdoorsman who loved working with his hands. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and tying flies. He also crafted custom fly fishing rods for friends and family. Additionally, he made his own custom ink pens.
He was actively involved in numerous fishing groups, including Gem City Outdoorsman Fly Tiers, the PA Steelhead Association, and SONS of Lake Erie. Skip also founded the Erie chapter of "Project Healing Waters," a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting disabled veterans heal through fly fishing, fly tying, rod building & new friendships.
As the PA Regional Coordinator, he assisted thousands of veterans over the years and helped establish chapters throughout the state and the country.
In addition to his parents, Skip was preceded in death by his great-granddaughter, Paisley Russell.
Skip is survived by his loving wife of forty two years, Debra Hughes (Huff); daughters, Melinda Slider (David), Katherine Hughes, and Jennifer Whittmore; son, Harold Hughes III "Petee" (Amanda); sister, Beth Roble; grandchildren, Katrina Nolan (Howie), David Slider Jr. (Amanda), Alexandra Slider, Briana Empey, Kora Empey, Sarah Hughes, Coby Hughes, and Dylan Serafini-Hughes; as well as his great-grandchildren, Emmett Russell, Addison Russell, Lily Nolan, and Theo Nolan.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Skip's name may be made to "The Harold Hughes Jr. Memorial Fund," under the care of Edder Family Funeral Home, LLC.
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Friends may call on Monday, January 20, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Edder Family Funeral Home, LLC, 309 Main Street East, Girard, PA 16417.
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dano
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Re: Skip has passed away.
2025/01/18 08:09:57
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Thanks, Pete This was coppied from GoFundMe Dear friends, family, and compassionate supporters, With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our dear friend Skip Hughes, who left us on January 14, 2025, following an illness that he so courageously fought. Skip was a beloved father, friend, and husband, whose kindness, warmth, and unwavering love touched the lives of so many others. Skip was an extremely devoted family member, passionate about changing the lives for the better of so many others, and actively involved in the community. He brought joy and laughter to everyone he encountered and always left the other person feeling as if they were the most important person in Skips life. Skip was the driving force and founder of the Erie Chapter of Project Healing Waters which helps active military service personnel and Veterans in need through a dedicated and developed curriculum of fly fishing, fly casting, fly tying, and fly rod building. For many years, Skip along with his wife Debi spent countless, unselfish hours planning events, driving to events across the state of Pennsylvania so that the veteran’s lives could be changed in a very positive manner. Skip was driven by the fact that he felt he could make a difference in someone’s life, that whatever that person may be experiencing and feeling, that he could ease whatever they may be going through. And he was always successful in doing that. Also, those who assisted him in carrying out his mission – those who knew him outside of Project Healing Waters or who helped with his program – he positively impacted those individuals as well. His personality, his smile, his laughter, his drive for a better community and world is what made Skip the person he was. And he will be so greatly missed by so very many. Purpose of the Fundraiser: During this time of mourning, we are reaching out for your support. We are reaching out to support unforeseen expenses, including funeral costs, medical bills, and other financial challenges. We aim to ease some of this burden so that Skips wife, Debi and his family can focus on healing and cherishing the incredible life that Skip led. How You Can Help: We humbly ask for your support in any way possible. No donation is too small, and every contribution will make a meaningful impact. If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this campaign with others who may wish to help. Closing: Thank you for your love, support, and generosity during this challenging time. Your kindness is deeply appreciated and will help Skip’s family find peace and comfort in the days ahead. With heartfelt gratitude, The friends, brothers, sisters and the disabled veterans whose lives he saved and changed of Skip Hughes. https://www.gofundme.com/...0a85b38ccfd270210a5f9d
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May he rest in peace. I didn't know the man personally, but sounds like he was a kind, compassionate man. A giver not a taker.
Years ago I purchased a rod from him .
Greatness is not measured by what we have, but by what we give.
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