Scott E Small

Scott E. Small, 77, of Catawissa passed away on March 21, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones after a short, but courageous battle with cancer. He was born February 14, 1946 at Bloomsburg Hospital, and was the son of the late Russell and Louise (Karnes) Small.

Scott graduated from Catawissa High School in 1965 and then joined the United States National Guard being honorably discharged in 1972. He worked for Erwines Incorporated, of Bloomsburg for 38 years, followed by working for Geisinger in Facilities until his retirement in 2011. Scott participated in Catawissa Hose Company as a firefighter and ran on the ambulance crew in the early 1970's, he was a member of the Catawissa American Legion Post 541, and was a lifetime member of the NRA. He was one of the original charter members of the Bent Barrel Hunting Club in Wellsboro and a former board member of the Catawissa Water Authority. Scott enjoyed hunting deer and turkey with his daughter, and going fishing at his favorite places on Lake Nuangola and the PA Grand Canyon.

Scott is survived by his wife Fran (Vytovich) Small and would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary December 15, 2023,  daughter Dr. Jennifer Small and companion Nick Mattucci, Jr. of Catawissa, sister-in law Terri (Rich) Kornacki, niece Alecia (Josh) Mowrey, nephew Richard (Meagen) Kornacki, and great nephews Aiden, Cole, and Sawyer. He will be greatly missed by Missy, his beloved dog, who laid by his bed until his very last day, Oliver, the cat, as well as his grand dogs Ember "Elvira" and Ivory, Golden Retrievers and grand cat Sylvester.  He is the last surviving member of his immediate family.

A celebration of life will be held Wednesday March 29, 2023 at 11:00 amat the Allen R. Horne Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 193 McIntyre RoadCatawissa with Pastor Charles Swank officiating. Family will receive friends from 10:00 am until time of service at the funeral home.

Family and friends may send online condolences to allenrhornefuneralhome.com. The Allen R. Horne Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Catawissa is handling arrangements. 

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