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Donna Scott Obituary
Despite the harshness of the disease and treatment, she never once complained, missed a day of work, nor allowed her spirit or dignity to be compromised. Donna was a lifelong resident of Media, with the exception of brief stints in State College while obtaining a master's degree from Penn State and Detroit, MI after her marriage to James B. Scott, Jr., of Drexel Hill. She also enjoyed spending time in Ocean City, NJ. Following her graduation from Penncrest High School in 1970, she earned her B.S. in Biology at Widener University and M.S. in Microbiology at Penn State. She later earned her Medical Doctor degree at the Medical College of Pennsylvania, as well as an MBA at Johns Hopkins University.
Her life was dedicated to caring for children. She helped countless kids over a 15 year career as the Director of Inpatient Pediatrics, first at the Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby Borough and later at the Crozer Chester Medical Center in Upland.
She also spent a number of years working with both the Delaware County Child Death Review Team and the Delaware County Children and Youth Services Sexual Abuse Center where she provided expert opinions and testimony in child death and sexual abuse cases. She was last employed as a medical director at Progeny Health in Conshohocken
Survivors: Her ever loving husband of 34 years, James B. Scott, Jr.; three sons Steven, James, III, and David; two daughter-in-laws, Amy and Angela; siblings Jacqueline Emuryan and Donald Pride; Aunt and Uncle George and Myra Young; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She will be forever missed and loved by her family and the countless others she touched throughout her life. Viewing: Will take place at Rigby, Harting & Hagan Funeral Home, 15 E. Fourth St., Media, from 7-9 pm, on Tuesday, Sep. 17th, and again Wednesday morning, at Nativity BVM Church, from 9 to 10 a.m.
Funeral Mass: Will be Wednesday, 10:00 AM, at Nativity BVM Church, 30 E. Franklin St., Media, PA.
Donna will be buried at the Cumberland Cemetery next to her mother and father, Donald and Doris Pride.
Reception will follow at the Towne House at 117 Veterans Square, Media, PA.
Flowers can be sent to: The funeral home or donations may be made in Donna's name to metavivir.org
Arrangements: haganfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Donna Scott
Margie Humes
November 22, 2013
I just learned of your loss the other day, and I am so terribly sorry to hear that Donna was sick and passed. I worked with her at both Fitzgerald Mercy and Keystone Mercy Health Plan. She was a wonderful woman and dedicated doctor, as well as wife and mother. God Bless your family through this upcoming and no doubt difficult Holiday Season.
September 27, 2013
Jim, Steve, Jimmy, and David
I am very sorry for your loss. You are the lucky ones to have been the husband and children of such a wonderful and gracious woman. A great light is no longer guiding you and others on this earth,but she will be watching over you from above.
Diane Pendal
September 25, 2013
My deepest sympathy to Steve and his family on the passing of your mother. I am Bobby Pendal's mother. Enjoyed your visit and company at Bobby's house last year. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
September 18, 2013
Trained me when I was a pediatric resident. I will always remember her patience and kindness.
Donna More'
September 17, 2013
Jim, Steve, Jimmy and Amy, David and Angie,
I am heartbroken for you at the loss of your precious Donna. She certainly "fought the good fight, finished the course and kept the faith" all with grace and dignity. What a wonderful lady.....I was blessed to know her and to be her friend. I pray for "the peace that passes understanding" for each one of you.
Love, Donna and Michael More'
Kelly Underwood
September 17, 2013
Jimmy, Amy and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Love, Kelly
September 16, 2013
Jimmy, David, Steve and Jim, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Donna was a great women full of love and care for others. Bob, Colleen,Matt and Haley
Mary Ann Maurer
September 16, 2013
One of the kindest, gentlest attendings I had during my training. Truly a wonderful teacher and woman. Her spirit lives on in her family, her patients and those of us who are better physicians because of her caring ways.
Susan Young
September 16, 2013
Jim, Steven, David and Jimmy and family, My thoughts and prayers are with Donna and you. I know she is at peace and healed. Donna was so intelligent and fun. What a lady. I'll miss her and wish that I could be with you. Love, Susan
September 16, 2013
I was lucky enough to be instructed by Dr Scott during my paediatric residency at CCMC from 2004-2005. I remember her as a brilliant doctor, with a wonderful teaching ability, a gentle touch and a stellar family. She will be sincerely missed. RIP
Dr Stephen Nurse-Findlay
WHO Country Office
Abuja, Nigeria
Diane Bowers
September 16, 2013
Having worked with Donna both at Mercy Fitzgerald and CCMC I can say she was both a wonderful and caring doctor and woman. It was a pleasure to work with her. RIP. May God Bless you in your time of sorrow.
Dianne Palomba
September 16, 2013
Donna,
It was a pleasure to have known and worked with you while you were at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital. Your constant smile was contagious in the Department of Pediatrics. You will always be remembered as a kind, gentle, caring physician.
Rest in Peace, Dianne Palomba/Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
Amy Scott
September 15, 2013
Mommy Scott, you are always in my heart. I am and will always be forever grateful of your kindness and big heart, and for being apart of your family. Your the strongest woman I know and I inspire to be as strong as you. Love you always
September 15, 2013
Dear Jim, Stephen, Jimmy, and David, Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Donna was one of the kindest women I have ever known and her dedication to her family was always an inspiration to me. She is no longer suffering (although I never heard her complain) and is definitely an angel who will look after you forever. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time, and please call on me if you need anything at all. Love you all. Cousin Denise
September 15, 2013
Jim,Steven,Jimmy,and Dave,There are no words to say how sorry we are for your loss. It has been a pleasure and a true honor to know such a wonderful person.She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Please let us know if you need anything. Love Bruce and Stacey Gordy
Stephanie Park
September 15, 2013
As I got to know Mrs. Scott, I was able to witness her being a beautiful woman inside and out. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. May she Rest in Peace.
Bruce Gordy Shannon Murray
September 15, 2013
Mrs. Scott, was a kind, happy and loving woman, She was always wearing a smile when we saw her. She will be missed deeply by everyone who ever met her no matter how briefly.
"Tears are sometimes an inappropriate response to death. When a life
has been lived completely honestly, completely successfully, or just
completely, the correct response to death's perfect punctuation mark is a smile. " -julie burchill
Jessica Wilson
September 15, 2013
So sorry for your loss the whole family is in my prayers love you all
Amy Scott
September 15, 2013
Mommy Scott, you will forever be in my heart. I am so grateful to have a mother in law like you, and to be apart of your family. You are the strongest woman I know, and I will always look up to you and inspire to be half the woman you were. I love you
September 15, 2013
Jim,
How fortunate you were to be married to a woman of such strength and character, think of those qualities and use them to make it through.
Dave and Kathy
Anita Fraley
September 15, 2013
Jim, Steve, Jimmy, and David. Stunned to read of Donna's passing. I always admired her. She accomplished so much professionally, all the while raising three wonderful boys! My deepest sympathy to your entire family.
Cindy Greene
September 15, 2013
Oh Jim I am so sorry to hear this news. Take comfort that she is no longer in any pain. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you and your family. Our prayers are with you.
Patty Imbriglia
September 14, 2013
Jim, Steve, Jimmy, and David,
Donna fought a brave fight with so much courage, grace and dignity. She truly is an inspiration. May memories comfort you during this very difficult time.
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