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Scott Dennis Obituary
BERWICK — Scott F. Dennis Sr., 55, of Berwick, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, at his residence.
He was born on July 26, 1969, in Berwick, a son of the late Donald and Dorothy (Brown) Dennis. He graduated from Western Governors University. He played football for the Greater Nanticoke Area Trojans and graduated in 1988. Scott was head football coach and educator at Greater Nanticoke Area High School.
You could find Scott watching football, coaching football, and listening to football. He coached football for over 30 years at various local high schools. Scott was a member of Wyoming Valley Football Coaches Association.
He was a former member of the Susquehanna Valley Beagle Club. He loved his dogs having over 25 during his lifetime, along with his current dog, Rosie.
Scott was a member of St. John's U.C.C. Church. his entire life, where he served as interim pastor. He often preached the importance of family and hard work.
Scott is survived by his wife, the former Lori Connolly, whom he married Nov. 7, 1992; two sons: Roy J. Dennis, and wife Abigail, of Shamokin; Scott F. Dennis and fiancé Angel Valacques, of Mt. Carmel; grandson, Grayson Fisher-Dennis; brother, Gene Dennis and wife Melissa, of Wapwallopen; sister, Laura Rinehimer and husband Carl, of Berwick; sister-in-law, Ann Dennis, of Nescopeck; and numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws and outlaws.
Scott was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his brother, Roy Dennis.
A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in St. John U.C.C., 416 Church St., Wapwallopen, with Janelle Surkin officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Scott's memory may be sent to Nanticoke High School Football Team, 425 Kosciuszko St., Nanticoke, PA 18634.
James L. Hinckley Jr. Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Berwick is handling arrangements.
Family and friends may send condolences to jameslhinckleyjrfuneralhome.com.
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Cindy and dave dorris
August 24, 2024
Gene and family. So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
Anita Sirak
August 23, 2024
Lori, Please accept my expression of sympathy on your great loss. Scott was a true gentleman and great role model for HRHS athletes. I am better for having known him. God's blessings to all of you. Rest in peace! Sincerely, Mrs. Sirak
Laura Penles
August 23, 2024
Coach Dennis was an amazing coach and mentor. He coached my son Daniel Penles while at Central Columbia High School. My son often spoke of his time of playing football crediting coach with helping him become the man he is today. The world lost a awesome man. He will be missed by many. I'm sorry for your loss.
Tim Kalbach
August 23, 2024
Scott and use to spend time together running our dogs at the beagle club and hunting together, with Roy or Scotty tagging along! Scott was a great father and and even great man/ person! He coached Berwick Football with my son, Jason Kalbach. He will never be forgotten in my heart! God Bless Scott and his family. An old friend, Tim Kalbach
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Bob Sulitka
August 22, 2024
Dear Lori & Family, Please know that our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this most difficult of times. The strength that Scott taught us about will carry you through this. Bob, Marbee, Chris, Lauren, Ben & Job Sulitka
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