Obituary of Janet M. Scott

Mrs. Janet M. Scott of South Perry Street, Johnstown, NY died Saturday, September 29, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by family.  On Monday October 1, 2018 she would have celebrated her 77th birthday.

A lifelong area resident, she was born in Amsterdam the daughter of the late Frank and Gertrude Kelley and was a graduate of St. Mary’s Institute.  Janet then went on to attend Amsterdam Business School of Commerce.

On April 11, 1964 she was united in marriage to Ronald J. Scott. Together for 52 years they had a wonderful life together.  Sadly that union ended on January 2, 2017.  She was also predeceased by her brothers, James and Jack Kelley.

Together Ron and Janet owned and operated Ronscot Farms in the Town of Florida.  Following retirement they moved to Johnstown.  Janet enjoyed being a homemaker and raising her family.  She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Survivors include four children, Ronald J. Scott Jr. and his wife Hollyann of Johnstown, Michael F. Scott and his wife Diane of Fultonville, Kelley M. Okosky and her husband Donald Krutz of Fonda, Mark J. Scott and his wife Susan of Fonda; six grandchildren, Ashleigh Scott, Michael Scott, Dallas Wolfkiel and his wife Madison, Autumn Scott, Guilyan Okosky, Robert Okosky, Marcus, Shaun and Brandon; several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 10a.m. at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Tribes Hill with the Rev. Christopher Welch as celebrant.  Private burial will take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Fort Johnson.  Relatives and friends are invited and may call Wednesday evening from 5 until 7p.m. at the Jackson & Betz Funeral Home, 15 Main Street, Fultonville.