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Scott Sarley Obituary
BETHLEHEM — Scott Joseph Sarley, 38, of Bethlehem, a native of the Back Mountain, slept away in the arms of his Lord on Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, Scott is the son of Jo-Ann (Norrie) Sarley and the late William Charles Sarley. He was a poster child for the former Wyoming Valley Crippled Children's Association. Under the supervision of the Dallas School District, Scott was a graduate of Wyoming Area, Class of 1997. He was baptized in and attended Trucksville United Methodist Church.
Scott lived at home until December 2010, and since that time resided at Good Shepherd Home, Bethlehem. He was a social member of the Trucksville Vol. Fire Company since his early teens, where he especially enjoyed helping with the children's Christmas party. He enjoyed Walt Disney World, NASCAR, The Philadelphia Eagles, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, gardening, country music, and keeping up with current events. Scott donated his corneas to Sight-Life as a final gesture of love of his fellow man.
In addition to his father, Scott was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Ernest and Thelma (Bulford) Norrie; and paternal grandparents, William R. and Emma (Hutchins) Sarley.
Surviving, in addition to his loving mother, are brothers, William E. Sarley (Erica), of Martinsburg, W. Va., and Robert C. Sarley, of Kingston; nieces Rachael, Emma and Ava Sarley; and dear friend, Carmen Arruzzo.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, at Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown. The Rev. Dick Williams, pastor, Trucksville UMC, will officiate. Interment will follow in Fern Knoll Burial Park, Dallas. Friends may call from noon until time of service Friday at the funeral home.
Scott loved his compassionate caregivers at Good Shepherd Home, Bethlehem, and his family will be forever grateful for their professional and loving care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Trucksville Vol. Fire Co., or to Good Shepherd Home, Bethlehem
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Amy McDaniels
November 16, 2020
Scott was a bright spirited individual. Always pleasant and he always smiled. I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to have met and to have gotten to know Scott as well as his family. Sending prayers.
Amy McDaniels
December 9, 2017
Sending my deepest condolences to the Sarley family during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Scott had an infectious smile and was always so polite and courteous. Hugs to all of you.
Susie Williams Dobash
November 24, 2017
Jo Ann: So sorry to hear of this. Thoughts and prayers to you and family.
November 23, 2017
Jo Ann: So sorry for the loss of Scott. He was a credit to your being steadfast in his care. I enjoyed being his dentist. RIP Scott. Sincerely Len Medura from Florida
Judy Gomba
November 23, 2017
Jo Ann,
So sorry to hear of your sons passing.
My thoughts & prayers are with you & the family.
November 23, 2017
God bless you.
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