| Date of Birth | January 17, 1941 |
| Date Deceased | September 5, 2024 |
| Hometown | Hornell/Arkport |
| Home State | N.Y. |
| Service Date | September 16, 2024 |
| Service Time | 10 a.m. |
| Service Location | St. Ann's Church, Hornell |
| Interment Location | St. Mary's Cemetery, Town of Fremont |
Ronald O. VanScoter
ARKPORT-Ronald O. VanScoter, 83, of Sharps Hill Road, passed away late Thursday evening (Sept. 5, 2024) at St. James Hospital in Hornell.
Born in North Hornell on Jan. 17, 1941 he was a son of the late Olmstead and Adell (Colley) VanScoter. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by three sisters, Helen (Jerry) Crosson, Luella VanScoter, Mildred Griffin; one brother, John VanScoter; two brothers-in-law, Joseph Cicero and Robert Parada.
A native and lifelong resident of the Hornell/Arkport area, Ron was a graduate of Hornell High School, attended SUNY Oneonta for one year and received a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Geneseo.
He was originally employed by the former Marion Rohr Company in Hornell as a sewing machine operator for many years before becoming an officer manager. After receiving his bachelor’s degree, he became employed by the Hornell City School District as a second-grade teacher at the former Irving School, a fourth-grade teacher at the former Lincoln School, and retired as a fifth grade teacher at the Intermediate School. When he “retired” he became a fourth-grade teacher at the former St. Ann’s School in Hornell. To additionally support his family, Ron was employed during the summer months from 1960’s to 1989 as teller at the former Security Trust Company in Hornell.
Ron converted to the Catholic faith in 1978 and became an active member and a devout communicant at St. Ann’s Church in Hornell where he was a former member of the Parish Council. He was also a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Canaseraga and Ss. Brendan and Jude Parish in Alfred/Almond and attended bible study at the church. After COVID he and his wife hosted it at their home. Ron was a former member and past treasurer of both the Hornell Area Arts Council and the Hornell City School District Teachers Association.
He was a master at tailoring and altering clothes and throughout the years he made several wedding gowns. He was also very talented at knitting as well as crocheting beautiful afghans. Ron was excellent at doing home repairs and woodworking; having made many toys and dolls. From a kit he made a large Grandfather clock for his home and enjoyed collecting miniature cars and hummingbirds. Ron was an avid traveler and enjoyed trips to Europe, Hawaii, Alaska and the southern states.
On June 26, 1982 he was married at St. Ann’s Church in Hornell to Maryann (Cicero) VanScoter who lovingly survives him after 42 years of marriage. Ron is also survived by four children, Linda (Michael) Krahe of Erie, PA., Bill (Larissa) of Hornell and Michigan, Andy (Diane) VanScoter and Kris (Sara) VanScoter all of Hornell; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, whom he loved to spend time with; one sister, Fay Parada of Arkport; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours are 1-3 p.m. Sunday (Sept. 15, 2024) at the Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home, 285 Main St., Hornell. Relatives and friends are invited to join his family at St. Ann’s Church, 31 Erie Ave., Hornell where a concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday (Sept. 16, 2024). Private committal prayers and interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Town of Fremont.
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In lieu o flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to either St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org), or St. Ann’s Academy, P.O. Box 446, Hornell, NY 14843 (www.saacademy.org), or Our Lady of the Valley Parish, 27 Erie Ave., Hornell, Ny 14843. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the funeral home.
The Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home is honored to assist Ron’s family with the arrangements.
Online condolences or remembrances of Ron are welcome below in the comment section or on the Facebook page of Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home.
It is with a heavy heart that I write about a wonderful, caring and loving man, Ron VanScoter. He was a fun loving person who enjoyed his friends and family, especially his wife Maryann. He had a wonderful laugh and snicker which he used often. He loved his brother=in-law, Joe and spent a great deal of time with him.
Rest in peace, dear Ron. You will be sadly missed but our Sweet Jesus welcomed you with open arms.
Love, Ro
Thanks, Ro this is very sweet. Hope you are feeling better, my friend.
Love, Maryann
Mr. VanScoter was the teacher who fueled my love of reading. The first book I honestly remember is The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, that he did as our read aloud in 5th grade. Whenever I ran into him and Mrs. VanScoter we would stop and talk like no time had passed. He was definitely one of the best teachers I ever had. He will be truly missed. Sending Mrs. VanScoter my love and prayers!
When I think of Ron, it is always the vacation to Washington, DC that we all took together that I remember the most. Our heartfelt sympathies to you, the children and grandchildren. Ron’s was a Life Well Lived. Love, Mary & Bob
Mr. VanScoter was one of my favorite teachers (1993). He always had a story – I shall never forget the time he went into the city for a new sewing machine. The salesperson commenced asking Maryann all the questions who pointed to her husband and said this is for him. The salesperson insisted on asking her the questions anyway. Haha!
My endless pursuit of self-education is a product of Mr VanScoter’s passion, love and dedication to us, his students. My overall experience with Hornell’s educators has enriched my life beyond measure.
God bless Maryann and the family.
Maryann
We are so sorry for your loss. I am just seeing this but we have been out of town for the last week and a half. Saying prayers for you and your family
God bless
I’m a bit late writing but finally getting there Sending my condolences and prayers to Mary Ann. Ron was one of my kid’s favorite teachers, what great memories they have. And whenever I’d run into Ron and Mary Ann, it was a pleasure to talk with them. How blessed we were to have known Ron. Thinking of you Mary Ann