J. Scott Kent, 95, of Vanport Township, passed away on May 4th, 2025, at Mercy Hospice of Poland, Ohio.

He was born in Wayne Township on February 24th, 1930, a son of the late John and Helen Snell Kent. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sylvia, his daughter, Kelly and his sisters, Joan Copeland, Grace Sweeney and Mary Kent. He will be greatly missed by his children, Richard (Carol) Kent and Sheri (Don) Hinzman, his grandchildren: Christopher (Lauren) Hinzman, Katie (Jake) Hummel, Jordan (Brooks) Canavesi, Travis (Jenny) Kent, Kyle Kent and Breanne (Marc) Phillips; along with his great-grandchildren: Max and Macy Hinzman, Caden, Cruz, and Lyla Canavesi, Izzy, Killian, and Miles Phillips, and Emery, Tristan and Tyler Kent; as well as his brother, Wesley Kent, his brother-in-law, Roy Roberts, and several wonderful nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, whom he dearly loved.

Scott was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, who served during the Korean War. He reached the rank of Sergeant as an MP and received many medals, including the National Defense and Japan Occupation Medals. When he returned home, Scott began a 38-year career as a welder and team leader with Westinghouse of Vanport Township. In his spare time, Scott expressed his creativity as a locally renowned wood carver. He was a member of Beaver Valley Woodcarvers who initiated art classes with churches, schools and scouting troops, where he demonstrated apple head carving. He carved over 500 angels and crosses, many of which he gave away, and was celebrated by the Merrick Art Gallery, Butler Institute of American Art and Art of American Back Roads of Youngstown, Ohio. Scott authored two books, with some of his poems having been featured in various newspapers. He was also a former member of the Brighton Township Volunteer Fire Department.

Friends will be received on Thursday, May 8th from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

Scott made many wonderful friends along his journey. He was especially appreciative of the maintenance men and office ladies at Van Buren Homes of Vanport Township, his neighbors, Wally, Rose and Anthony and the compassionate staff at Mercy Compassus Hospice House of Poland, Ohio.

The family asks that those who have a carving or walking stick to please bring it when attending the visitation.