Durland "Skip" L. Mosher

DURLAND L. “SKIP” MOSHER, SR.

   On the afternoon of Sunday, September 4^th,2016,  Durland L. Mosher, Sr. passed away quietly at his residence in Columbia Cross Roads surrounded by his beloved family.  He was 68 years of age.  Born June 14^th, 1948 in Troy, he was the son of  William D. and Betty L. (Bailey) Mosher.  Known to all as “Skip,” he was a man of imposing countenance with a heart of gold.  Skip was well acquainted with rigorous labor, having worked several years in construction with S.E. Williams Co. of Canton.  Eventually he became an over the road trucker, owning and operating his own rig.  During the 1970’s when C.B. radios were popular Skip was a member of the Happy Handles C.B. Club, and was well known  over the air waves  as “Legal Skip.”   He was a life member of the Canton Fire Department as well.  Skip enjoyed hunting, country music and participating in local tractor pulls.  With his warm smile, friendly handshake and easy going demeanor, Skip formed instant, but lifelong,  friendships with just about  everyone he met.

  He is survived by his wife, the former Rosylyn Van Noy, daughter Penny (& Dave) Morgan of Shunk,  sons Durland “Moe” (and Joann) Mosher of Athens, Nathan Mosher of Green’s Landing, William (& Esther) Mosher of Columbia Cross Roads, Albert Mosher of Canton, brothers Leon (& Alice) Mosher of Mehoopany and Lyle Mosher of Troy, as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

    Calling hours will be from 5 to 7 PM, Wednesday, September 7^th, at Morse & Kleese Funeral Home, 94 N. Center Street, Canton.  Service will follow at 7 PM with the Rev. Duane Taylor officiating.  A private interment will take place in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.

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