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1955
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2024
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Dennis Scott Obituary
He was born in Punxsutawney on Jan. 29, 1955, a son of the late Donald Scott and Mary (Rishell) Scott.
Denny grew up with a love for the outdoors and a strong sense of determination. He found his calling in the gas fields, where he spent many years working tirelessly to support his family. He always took great pride in his role on the rigs and enjoyed working with his co-workers. He and his co-workers from Sam Jack Drilling, Dallas Morris Drilling and Northeast Energy endured all kinds of weather over the years to get the job done.
He loved riding motorcycles, taking road trips in his car, doing a little gambling at the casino and talking to his friends.
Denny is survived by two children, Jesse Scott of Timblin and Melissa Wright of Punxsutawney; grandchildren Gerald "Buck" Wright IV, Ashley, Tiffany, Megan, Mary, Chelsea and Justina Wright, Chanda and Gabriel Scott and Laura Rittenhouse; and two sisters, Donna Scott of Rossiter and Angel Anttill of Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Gerald Wright III; one brother, Ronald Scott; and one sister, Kimmy Scott.
Friends will be received from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Shumaker Funeral Home, Inc., Punxsutawney. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. at the funeral home, officiated by Pastor Wayne Taylor. His ashes will be interred at Fairview Cemetery, Rossiter. Online condolences may be made at www.shumakerfh.com.
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Angela Lloyd
October 25, 2024
Danny has been a good man and a wonderful neighbor and over the years we became true friends. I might not see him for a while, but then we would stop and talk and never skip a beat. He was quick to laugh and was always interested in a conversation about the man upstairs. My heart rejoices that he found the Lord. I will see him again someday. Blessings to his family and friends ... may God comfort you
Wanda Painter
October 22, 2024
RIP Denny...Prayers for the family.....Sad to have lost another Classmate
Karen Febinger
October 19, 2024
Rest easy, Denny. God bless your family.
Tim Ball
October 19, 2024
Dennys was a hard worker, a good man and a friend. Never a harsh word. Will miss him, they don't make em like that anymore
Ron lemmon
October 19, 2024
Always was good working with ya at sw Jack drilling may God bless your family
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