Scott Allen Greene
January 7, 1977 ~ June 22, 2014
Born in: Oil City, Pennsylvania
Scott Allen Greene, 37, of 1210 State Route 428, Oil City, passed away at 6:28p.m. Sunday, June 22, 2014 at home after a period of declining health. Scott loved life and he brought joy to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed. Scott was born in Oil City on January 7, 1977. He was the son of Dottie Greene Allen and the late Larry S. Greene. Scott was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of three and received one of the first successful bone marrow transplants at the Cleveland Clinic. Scott was a survivor, but had many health problems throughout his life as a result of the chemotherapy and radiation.In 1995, Scott graduated from Franklin High School where he was very involved in the music department and adored by his classmates. Scott was a ‘Jack-of-all-trades.’ He began working at the age of 14 at The Colonial Restaurant. He went on to work at many places including: Sheetz, Crivelli’s, Thomas Auto, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, just to name a few. Scott had an entrepreneurial spirit and was always coming up with ideas for new business ventures. He even ran his own car detail shop in Seneca, “Scott’s Shinery.” Scott wrote a book entitled Reaching for Answers which was published in 2003. Scott began working at UPMC Northwest and then decided to go to school to become a Registered Nurse. He graduated from Clarion University, Venango Campus in 2006. He continued to work at UPMC Northwest for a few years before traveling the country as a travel nurse. Scott was last employed at Polk Center until his health issues forced him to quit. Scott had many interests and hobbies, including hunting, fishing, painting, and racing cars in his earlier years. His most favorite things involved making music. Scott was a drummer in several bands, played piano and guitar, and was an excellent singer. He loved going out with his friends to sing karaoke. On June 5, 2010, he married the former Julie Armant, who survives. Their love for music brought them together. Scott loved the Lord. He grew up attending First Presbyterian Church, Oil City, and later attended Bethel United Methodist Church, Franklin. In addition to his wife, Scott is survived by his mother, Dottie Allen, and her husband, Gra, of Boiling Springs, South Carolina; his sister, Michelle Hanna, and her children, Maris, Treyton, Landon, Eden, Ezra, Paige and Richard; his sister, Dr. Elizabeth Grandelis, and her husband, Dane, and their children, Roselle and Etta; his paternal grandmother Janet Greene; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Scott is also survived by his in-laws, Dave & Debbie Armant, Sara & Jim Oakes, Leah & Shawn Chelton, and Lori & John Horn. He is additionally survived by his nieces and nephews, Reed, Gracie & Audrey Oakes, Alex & Carl Chelton, Michael, Haylee & Emma Horn; his closest friend and cousin, Cory Heckathorne and his wife, Christine; his Step- Grandmother, Ann Heckathorne; and his ever-faithful companion, his dog, Teddy. Scott was preceded in death by his father, Larry S. Greene; his paternal grandfather, J. Kenneth Greene; and his maternal grandparents John and Beatrice Heckathorne. Family and Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., on Wednesday, June 25 at Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, and also from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 26 at the First Presbyterian Church in Oil City. Funeral Services for Scott will be held at the Church on Thursday, June 26 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Ronee Christy, pastor of the Church, officiating. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., to help defray funeral expenses.To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for further information, friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
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I remember my Aunt Patty Greene talking to me about Scott all the time when I was growing up. I met him a few times when I went to church with my Grandmother Ethel Greene and Aunt Patty.
I hope you have a lifetime of memories to keep him alive in your hearts. My prayers are with you and your family at this time. God Bless!
Cousin,
Debra J. Ross
May your spirit rise above and watch over us all until we join you my friend. You will be forever remembered as a kind and gentle man who lit a bright candle in a dark world. Rest and take peace for you leave the world a better place and all of us better for knowing you. Bob and Carol Rehberg
My condolences to Julie and to Scott’s family. He was such a kind and funny man- He will not be forgotten.
~Jo Delpine
May you rest in peace Scott. I will never forget you calling me your cousin. My prayers go out to your wife and family.
May you rest in peace Scott. I remember when you would say we were long lost cousin because my last name was Green without the e on the end like yours. My prayers go out to your wife and family.
R.I.P.
Brandy Jackson (former Green)
Dottie, Elizabeth, Michelle and Julie ~ my heart goes out to you and your families in this time of sorrow. Scott was a true gentleman and every one who knew him was a better person for it. Scott touched many lives, including everyone in our family, and he was remarkable in every way. I can not tell you how sorry I am that Scott is no longer with us here on earth, but one day we will all be together again to celebrate our memories together. May Scott rest in peace ~ Bill Pixley, Oil City, PA
So sorry to hear of Scott’s passing. A great friend in elementary and high school. Unfortunately as happens after high school distance comes between and we didn’t really stay in touch except for a little here and there in Facebook. So many memories… Playing drums for ” wipe out” in 5th grade talent show. ” Crying” in 6th grade talent show. And I have to say our ventriloquist act in the broadcast probably goes down as one of the funniest moments in it’s history and it was all his idea. The second ” act” of his life was a true display of this man. Giving, giving ,and more giving some of which I just learned tonight reading his obituary. We should all strive to touch peoples lives as he has. So here’s to you my friend.. May you be in heaven a half an hour before the devil knows you’re dead.
TJ
My prayers are with you all, Scotty was one of the funniest and kindest people I’ve ever met. I’m sure he is smiling down on us all, telling a good joke and laughing at our mistakes. RIP Scotty
I met Scott w h en he first moved here in elementary school. He was always a kind soul with a beautiful spirit. May his legacy live on in all the lives he touched.
Carrie Alden
Thoughts, prayers & love to Julie and the entire family. Scott was such a fun loving, kind hearted guy. I am blessed to have known him. His strength, courage and love of life should be lessons for us all. xoxo rest peacefully Scott
I was so blessed to have had Scott in class. The world is a little dimmer now with his passing. What a wonderful person he was. He will be missed.
Scotty, I will always remember your great sense of humor and how you could always make me laugh. Had a blast in choir. You will be missed.
Audrey Heilman (Goodnough)
I enjoyed working wih Scott at UPMC Behavioral Health. He had such a wonderful spirit and the patients loved him. My husband Scott who is almost 6’5″ would chat with him when we would see him out on the weekends. It was always so funny to see the two of them standing side by side. Super great guy that I’m sure will be greatly missed. My your family find healing in the days to come.
Carrie Karns
My condolences to the Greene Family. I have known Scott for many years. He was such a fun person to be around. I will miss his songs, poems, and most of all his infectious laugh!! When we would drive around we would play a game to see who could name the make and model of the car coming the other way. Whoever named it correctly the fastest won! I always called him my pooch. Time got away from us the last few years and we lost touch. I would give anything to spend time with him one last time. Rest easy Scottie. You were an inspiration to so many. I know you are up there with my mom catching up, and drinking coffee together as you guys often did. I’m sure going to miss you.
– Kimberly (Casey) Oesterling and Family
Scott was a friend and classmate of my daughter, Rebecca Riddle Kristen. I always enjoyed it when he was around. What a sweetheart! God has a beautiful new angel. Judy Roberts
My thoughts and prayers are with Scotts family at this dificult time. He will be missed by many.
He was one of the nicest, kindest, person that I have ever known. It is so sad his time here was so short. May you rest in peace.
Sending my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Scott. May you comfort yourselves with the knowledge of all the lives he touched and brought love and light into. We worked together at UPMC Behavioral Health. We may have lost touch over the years, but I will never forget his kind soul. I witnessed first hand the impact that he had on his patients and it had an early influence on the type of practitioner I wanted to model myself to be. RIP, dear friend.
Julie, Dottie, Michelle and Liz,
There are just no words to express the grief Ned and I feel. We have known all of you since you were born and Scott has always had a special part in our hearts. May God be felt in all your lives at this time of grief. Love you all. Ned and Sally
Dear Family, I was so sorry to read of your loss. We hope that like us you are able to put your faith in God’s promises of a resurrection for our loved ones. The jw.org website has really helped us with our losses, we hope it can give you comfort from the bible too………
I am so sorry to hear of Scott’s passing. I worked with him at UPMC NW while he worked there. He was a great person and an excellent nurse. The world has lost a wonderful man and heaven has gained another angel
I met Scott several years ago in Franklin while singing karaoke. Although I didn’t know him well, he definitely was a kind-hearted, genuinely true individual that brought a smile to everyone’s face around him due to his infectious personality. He will be missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing him or making his acquaintance. Rest in Peace.
I did not know Scott personally, but I know how close you were to my sister-in-law Jackie Beach and my niece Shannon and my nephew Danny. You are now at peace, no more pain and suffering. You have gone through so much in your young life! I know your family will miss you something terrible, but rest assured you will all be together again.
We are each better individuals because of this precious man’s life. Thank you Scotty for sharing the many gifts God gave you with us all and for the way you had a natural instinct of connecting with others. You always left me feeling happier after spending time with you. Each tear feels like a prayer. You are a beautiful example of being “deeply human”. You wore your heart on your sleeve and no matter what hurt in life came to you, you permitted yourself to remain vulnerable because you knew allowing yourself to be vulnerable was the only pure way of experiencing true joy, life and love. The world grew dim but Heaven is brighter!
It’s never goodbye but, “until I see you again.” I’ll remember you often as I always do. I love you and hold much gratitude that God weaved our paths together. xx Continued prayers over this incredibly loving family and all who share in love and grief. Melanie G
Many prayers for your family, hold onto the memories. Scott was a kind and gentle person that was a light to everyone he met. Rest in peace, Scott.
Shannon Doutt Dolgos
We are saddened at the loss of Scott. Our prayers and thoughts go out to his family. He accomplished so much in his short life and truly lived in the present, enjoying every minute of life. The Venango Campus community will remember his contributions to student life, the Venango Voice newspaper and his ability to volunteer for everything. He had a kind and gentle spirit about him and made a positive impact on all those around him. He will be missed but will live on in the hearts of all those that knew him.
when i was in high school Scott played in a band with my mom and step dad. He always made me laugh and was so funny. I remember every time he would leave his drum set to go take a break i would sneek in and start banging on his drums. instead of getting mad he just laughed at me. i have not seen Scott for a long time. but i still have the memories. rest in peace Scott. And julie, i remember you from school. you were a year younger then me. god bless you and stay strong
I always looked forward to working with you, knowing it would be a day full of surprises and laughs! You will always be remembered as the witty strong willed tough guy! You fought the great fight now its time to rest my friend.
Dear family,
It is so sad to read that Scott has passed away. May your memories of him as well as a hope of being reunited one day – John 5:28,29- bring you the peace and comfort you need at this time.
My sweet nephew went to sleep yesterday evening..
He slipped away moments before arriving to his bedside…
I kissed his forehead and images of his short life flashed in my mind like a slide show of smiles and tears….
He taught me so much about what is important in this life that we live throughout his 37 years. I know that he withstood much heartache and many challenges in his short life, but Scott was a light ….he had an ability to make people laugh with his quick wit… make people cry tears of joy with his accomplishments…. for me, Scott also sent a tear or two down my cheek from having to see him fight so hard to simply stay alive… and through his struggles, making us all realize that we should be grateful for every moment of our existence and should use our time well, and in service to our fellow man…
OH, my Cotter Potter!!!!
You will forever be remembered and missed..
The lessons that you have taught us will forever be present in our hearts and minds and lives.
Personally, Scott, you taught me how to:
Love unconditionally
Live wholeheartedly
Laugh out loud
Give freely
Feel with every ounce on my being
Experience joy in the presence of beauty
Wake up Singing
And to Forgive immediately
Thank you
Hugs, sweet baby boy…
Watch over us all
Love you always and forever,
Aunt Jackie
P.S. save me a seat at your table hun.. love you!
our thoughts and prayers are with Scotty’s family, Sending hugs and prayers, may the angels wrap you in comfort and peace knowing he is not in pain and is singing in gods choir for all of us. i’m sure my mama was there to great him, Doris Peirce is her name, She loved him so much too. God be with you all. Sue Gindlesperger, Melanie’s mama
I spent a lot of time at the Greene household in high school as Michelle was one of my best buddies. I loved Scott and all the Greenes. Scott could put a smile on anyone’s face. Sending hugs to the whole family. He was a truly a treasure.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Scott’s family and close friends during this difficult time. I’m so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace. – Bevan Bresnahan
I want to extend deepest sympathy and warm thoughts and prayers to Julie and Scott’s family. I will always remember and treasure all of the past years of knowing Scott and spending time with him. I feel fortunate to have known and loved you my friend. Always and Forever we were blessed to be your friend. Love Pam
Julie and Family,
My deepest sympathy during this time. Scott was blessed to have your love and dedication to him.
Maureen Murabito
Scottie ( My Precious Son)
Your life is truly a reflection of God’s grace to all who knew you. I was so blessed to be your mom, friend and sister in christ. I will never say goodbye to you honey, because as long as I breathe I will feel your sweet and gentle spirit all my days. Hugs and Kisses (See ya on the flip darling)
ps. Thank you Lord for allowing me the honor of having him in my life!