TAMARA SKIRBOLL (née Martin)

1933 - 2025

Tamara Skirboll, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, cousin and friend passed away, embraced by her three daughters, on April 14, 2025, at the age of 91. She was pre-deceased by her adored husband Leonard "Skeets" Skirboll.

Born in Pittsburgh in 1933 to Stella and Hyman Martin, Tamara remained a lifelong resident of Squirrel Hill and Oakland. To generations of Pittsburghers, she was known simply as Tamara the real estate agent, a steady presence in the real estate realm, noted for her trusted eye and ability to bring people together, she truly loved her work. To her friends, Tamara was the one they could always count on-for unwavering support, a listening ear, style advice and the kind of laughter that could brighten any room. Her wisdom, humor, and good taste in all things, left an indelible mark on everyone lucky enough to know her.

To her family, she was our beloved matriarch-"TT"-the vibrant, loving center of our world. Her strength, grace, and generosity shaped our lives and our memories, and her love will continue to guide us.

Tamara is survived by her three devoted daughters: Cheryl Gerson Americus, Susan Finesman, and Hilary Skirboll (Katzman); seven adoring grandchildren, Brett (Amy), Corey (Genevieve), Ally (Ryan), Harry, Matthew (Danielle), Charlie and Maggie (Jackson); and four precious great-granddaughters, Gemma, Darcy, Thea and Sloane. Her legacy lives on through each of them, forever imprinted with her love. She touched so many lives throughout her beautiful life.

Services at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2 PM. Visitation one hour prior to service (1 PM - 2 PM). Interment Beth Shalom Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Weinberg Terrace, 5757 Bartlett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. www.schugar.com