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John L. VanScoter \u2013 52 \u2013 of 11 Henry St., Hornell , died Tuesday Morning (November 26, 2019) at his home, following a long illness.<\/p>\nJohn L. VanScoter \u2013 52 \u2013 of 11 Henry St., Hornell , died Tuesday Morning (November 26, 2019) at his home, following a long illness.<\/p>\n
A native and life resident of Hornell, he was born on February 25, 1967 and was the son of Luella A. VanScoter.<\/p>\n
John grew up in Hornell and attended Hornell High School. He later earned his General Education Diploma (GED) and attended Corning Community College. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving his country from 1986-1990.<\/p>\n
He had been employed in many capacities at Morrison-Knudson (MK) in Hornell for about 8 years and later worked at Wegman\u2019s Grocery in Hornell. For the past 20 years, John served as Grounds Keeper for Our Lady of the Valley Parish and also Sexton of St. Ann\u2019s Cemetery in Hornell, St. Mary\u2019s Cemetery in Fremont, St. Mary\u2019s Cemetery in Rexville and Hillside Cemetery in Rexville.<\/p>\n
John considered himself as being an \u201c80\u2019s kickback\u201d. He had a deep love of music and throughout the years he attended multiple concerts. Some of his favorite bands include Rush, Tesla, Pink Floyd, Def Leppard, Firehouse and Dream Theater.<\/p>\n
He enjoyed watching NFL Football and especially loved rooting for his beloved San Francisco 49ers. A true \u201cFamily Man\u201d, John\u2019s most precious moments were simply spending time with his family and sitting in front of a campfire in his backyard listening to some \u201cgood tunes\u201d.<\/p>\n
He was preceded in death by his mother Luella A. VanScoter who died March 17, 2014.<\/p>\n
On March 10, 1999, John married the former Lori Fenti who survives. Also surviving are his daughter, Joni (Chris) Potter; his son, Devlin (Danielle Stewart) VanScoter; his son, Daniel (Holly) Allen; 3 grandchildren, Alexa Allen, Mariah Allen and Kaitlyn Allen; his brothers & sisters, James (Pauline Foster) VanScoter, Richard Harrington, Corrine Maile, Katherine (Amy) Harrington, Michael (Ruth) Harrington, Gerald (Debbie) Freeland, Ronald (Linda Pierce) Freeland, David (Chris) Freeland, Steve (Carol) Freeland and Thomas (Nancy) Freeland; along with aunts, uncles, nieces & nephews.<\/p>\n
At John\u2019s request there will be no calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday (December 6, 2019) at 6:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating.<\/p>\n
John\u2019s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made out to the Hornell Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Road, Hornell, NY 14843. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home.<\/p>\n
In recognition of his military service, the American Flag at the Dagon Funeral Home will be flown at half-staff.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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