Scott Smith

Scott Smith obituary

Scott Smith

Scott Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cooley-Tioga Point Cremation & Burial Options Inc. - Athens on Aug. 14, 2025.

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Scott Edward Smith, husband, father, and grandfather, died on August 2, 2025. Born on February 8, 1949, in Sayre, Pennsylvania. Scott is survived by his wife, Donna Smith, and their children, Erica Smith, Nick Smith, and Alison Kestel, along with her husband Joseph Kestel, and his grandson, Malcolm Kestel, and his siblings, Jeff Smith and sister-in-law Ann Smith, sister-in-law Elly Smith, and nephews Schuyler Smith, Simon Smith, David Smith and Josh Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Jr and Frances Rice, and brothers David and Kirk Smith.
A celebration of Scott with be Sept 27th at the Flying Taco in Towanda.
A full obituary will follow at a later date. We invite you all to share your memories of Scott and upload photos to the memorial page. His story is not just in the life he lived, but also in the lives he touched.

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