Paul H. Scruton

SCRUTON- Reverend Paul H., 97, Johnstown. Passed away on March 8, 2020 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born June 9, 1922 in Berwick, Maine. Son of John Y. and Esther (Dow) Scruton. Preceded in death by parents, wife Marjorie Ellen "Marge" (Durgin), brother Raymond and sister Marjorie St. Pierre. Survived by children Rt. Rev. Gordon Paul married to Rebecca (Polley) of Connecticut, Carol Jean married to Gary Griffith of North Carolina, Lois Elaine Mock of Mundys Corner, and Wayne Morris married to Melanie (Bracey) of Virginia; sister Carolyn Ryder of Florida; 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Member of Belmont United Methodist Church and the Western PA Minister's Chorus. Life member of Jenner Twp. Fire Dept., where he was the past president for a number of years. Rev. Scruton was a pastor for many years in Maine, New Hampshire, New York and Pennsylvania. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 on Friday at Henderson Funeral Home, East Hills, 2503 Bedford St. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 on Saturday at Arbutus Park Manor Chapel. Rev. Dr. David Stains and Rev. Jean Smith will be officiating. Interment at Jenner Crossroads Cemetery. Donations may be made to Camp Allegheny, 100 Camp Allegheny Dr., Stoystown, PA 15563 or Arbutus Park Manor, 207 Ottawa St., Johnstown, PA 15904. www.hendersonfuneralhome.com

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