Donald Leroy Scott

     Donald Leroy Scott, 90, of Jersey Shore, died at home, Wednesday, February 5th.

     He was born on September 1, 1934 in Phillipsburg, Pa, the son of John Scott and Jenny Bevridge.

     Don was a Partner in Wood Chips Inc. He owned and operated Scotty’s Saw Shop, sold log homes, had a pallet factory, sawmill and Dry Kiln. He worked with his wife of 50 years. They historically restored the original Woolrich Woolen Mill into the Olde Mill Shop (a gift shop). He was a dedicated family man, teaching his daughters many life skills including plenty of (don’t tell your mother) adventures. He was a philanthropist. Loved working hard and in later years, mowing grass on his beloved SCAG.

     He was a Christian man, baptized in Pine Creek and most recently attending Pine Creek Valley Christian Church. He was a man of few words, what he said mattered. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Mary Kay (Maguire) Scott, his grandson, Scott Nathan Moore, brothers and sisters, Bob, Jim, Dick, Jack, Harry, James, Lucy, Jean, and Isabelle.

     He is survived by his daughters, J Beth Moore (Raymond Smith) and Sonya Scott (Mark Eckenstine). Also survived by 10 grandchildren, Brooke Moore (Janik Gasiorowski), Sarah Moore (Andrew Pearson), Jennifer Smith (Mike Miller), Jacquelyn Smith, Katlyn Hartranft, Laura Hartranft, Colin Eckenstine, Drew Eckenstine and Kyle Eckenstine as well as 8 great grandchildren. He enjoyed spending time with all of them.

     There will be a Celebration of Life at Frederick B. Welker Funeral Home, 125 North Main Street, Jersey Shore, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025. Funeral service will be held at Welker Funeral Home at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Donald’s name to Samaritan’s Purse at samaritarianspurse.org.

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