Skylor Lewis Harvey – Charleroi

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Skylor Lewis Harvey, 22, of Charleroi, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021. A son of Michelle Harvey Boyle and stepson of Richard Boyle, who survive and reside in Belle Vernon, he was born in Charleroi, on June 30, 1999. Skylor was a lifelong resident of Charleroi. In addition to his mother and stepfather, he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Daniel and Barbara Harvey, with whom he made his home; a sister, Sabrina Boyle of Elizabeth; a brother, Ethan Boyle of Elizabeth; aunt and uncle, Jennifer and Rob Kerchner of Greensburg; cousins, Lindsey, Katelyn and Ashley Kerchner; and grandparents, Kathy and Mark Boyle of North Charleroi. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 700 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-929-5300, www.FergusonFuneralHomeandCrematory.com. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with Pastor Rick Morgan officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

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