Scott ‘Scooter’ Bethem – Allenport

Scott “Scooter” Bethem, 57, of Allenport, passed away Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, at Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, due to complications from a stroke. He was born Nov. 5, 1963, in Charleroi and was the son of Connie Atkins Bethem of Belle Vernon and the late Gordon Bethem. He was a 1981 graduate of Belle Vernon Area High School, where he studied carpentry at vo-tech. Scott had a strong work ethic that led him to different jobs over his lifetime, including grocery stock boy, carpet layer, construction worker and factory maintenance man. He spent 25 years at Guardian Glass, seven years at Ferro Corporation and most recently worked at Perryman Brothers. Scott spent several years as a volunteer at the Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Company, where he held several line offices, including chief. He had a wicked sense of humor and enjoyed a good, or bad, practical joke. He loved to cook and garden and would share his meals with anyone interested. Scott also enjoyed working around his house and spending time with his dogs, family and friends. Nothing was more important to him than his family, which was most evident with his relationship with his granddaughter. In addition to his mother, Scott is survived by his wife of 32 years, Darlene Perisich Bethem; daughter, Meghan (Aaron Beck) Bethem; granddaughter, Beatrix Beck; sisters, Gay Bethem and Leann (John Adams) Watkins; nephew, Aaron (Stephanie) Lenhart; fur kids, Joe and Charlie; and several relatives and friends. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and fur kids, Duke and Riley. Scott’s passing has left a giant hole in the hearts of all who knew him. At his request, there will be no visitation or service. Arrangements are by GILBERT FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 6028 Smithfield St., Boston, Elizabeth Township, 412-751-5000, Drew J. Gilbert, director. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com. In lieu of flowers, make a memorial donation to your local fire department or animal shelter, and please consider being an organ donor as your final gift. The family would like to thank the staff of Mercy Hospital’s Unit 8A Medical ICU and the C.O.R.E. program for their compassion and professionalism.