J. Scott Kent

J. Scott Kent, 95, of Vanport Twp., passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Mercy Hospice, Poland, Ohio.

Born February 24, 1930 in Wayne Twp., PA., he was a son of the late John and Helen Snell Kent. Scott was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean War. Reaching the rank of Sergeant as an MP, he 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, Vanport Twp. In his spare time, Scott expressed his creativity as a locally renowned wood carver. A member of Beaver Valley Woodcarvers, he 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, Youngstown, Oh. Scott authored two books, with some of his poems having been featured in various newspapers. He was a former member of the Brighton Twp. Volunteer Fire Department.

In addition to his parents, Scott was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sylvia; daughter, Kelly; and sisters, Joan Copeland, Grace Sweeney, and Mary Kent.

He will be greatly missed by his children, Richard (Carol) Kent, and Sheri (Don) Hinzman; grandchildren, Christopher (Lauren) Hinzman, Katie (Jake) Hummel, Jordan (Brooks) Canavesi, Travis (Jenny) Kent, Kyle Kent, and Breanne (Marc) Phillips; great-grandchildren, Max and Macy Hinzman, Caden, Cruz, and Lyla Canavesi, Izzy, Killian, and Miles Phillips, and Emery, Tristan, and Tyler Kent; brother, Wesley Kent; and brother-in-law, Roy Roberts; along with several wonderful nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, whom he dearly loved.

Friends will be received Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third St., Beaver. Future burial will take place at Pine Bank Cemetery. 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, Vanport Twp.; his neighbors, Wally, Rose and Anthony; and the compassionate staff at Mercy Compassus Hospice House, Poland, OH.

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