Doug Skaff’s wife, Marisa Skaff biography: Marisa Skaff is known as wife of American politician, Doug Skaff who passed away on June 10, 2025 at the age of 48 in Lewis County, West Virginia, U.S. due to vehicle crash on Interstate 79.
In 2014, he was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
He served a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates. His full name was Douglas John Skaff Jr who born on November 10, 1976 in Charleston, West Virginia, U.S.
Marisa Skaff has three sons named Andrew, Elias, and Alexander.
Her husband grew up in South Charleston and completed his Bachelor of Science in Marketing from West Virginia University in 2000. He also completed his master’s degree in Labor.He became president of HD Media in 2020.
Governor Patrick Morrisey said, “I am heartbroken to hear about the passing of our friend Doug Skaff. Doug was a longtime state legislator, the Minority Leader of the West Virginia House of Delegates, and omnipresent in the Charleston community. He will be greatly missed by many. Please keep Doug’s family and loved ones in your prayers as they grieve this tragic loss.”
Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango said, “I’ve known Doug for nearly 25 years, and I am absolutely devastated. Tera and I are praying for his wonderful family and friends.”
State Senate President Randy Smith said, “I was shocked to hear the terrible news of the loss of Doug Skaff this evening. I had the honor of serving with Doug in the House of Delegates and while we may have been on opposite sides of the aisle — and often on opposite sides of an issue — he always treated me with kindness and respect and with the spirit of wanting to find the best solution for West Virginia. He was a hard worker, a good friend, and an amazing father to his three sons. We will all be keeping his family in our prayers while they deal with this unthinkable tragedy.”
