Catherine Ann Sklar

February 1, 1947 - August 24, 2018

Catherine Ann Sklar, of Asheville, died on Friday, August 24, 2018 following a courageous seven year battle against ovarian cancer. A native Brooklyn, NY she was born February 1, 1947 to Natalie Osherow and the late Max Sklar. She received her undergraduate degree from Tufts University before going on to New York University to receive her Master’s Degree in Education. She taught grammar school in the Bronx before receiving her Juris Doctor Degree from Pace Law School in New York. She spent 20 years working as an estates, trusts and wills attorney for two major law firms in New York City and Connecticut. In 1998 Catherine moved to Asheville with her husband Larry to become innkeepers. They purchased the Albemarle Inn and turned it into a 4 diamond property which they ran for 14 years before their retirement. Catherine was very musical and enjoyed singing, which led her to perform in multiple Gilbert and Sullivan productions with the Troupers Light Opera Company in New Canaan, CT. She was also an avid gardener and enjoyed planning and growing flowers of all kinds with the help of her husband. She also enjoyed baking and spent countless years and dollars trying to achieve the perfect pie crust. Most importantly, Catherine was a beloved wife, mother, daughter and grandmother. She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 in the Chapel of Morris Funeral Home, 304 Merrimon Ave. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.