Ernest Scott Campbell – Hiller, Pa.
Ernest Scott Campbell, 80, of Hiller, Pa., died Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at home with his family by his side. He was born Tuesday, Sept. 15, 1942, in Phillipsburg, Pa., son of the late John Robert Campbell and Irene Azare Campbell. Scott proudly served our country in the United States Navy, where he was a Seabee. The construction battalion of the Navy, their motto is “Seabees can build just about anything, anywhere.” He was a member of American Legion Post 940 in West Brownsville, where he was a member of the funeral honor guard; the West Brownsville VFD Social Club; the California Hill Gun Club; the Brownsville Masonic Lodge No. 60; and PSEA. Scott was an avid hunter and angler. He cherished time spent at hunting camp, and he loved to golf and watch the grandchildren play sports. He also enjoyed lunches with his retired lady teachers. In addition to his parents, Scott was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Book. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 49 years, Catherine (Malekovich) Campbell; twin sons, Scott and Eric Campbell; sisters, Linda Sugrue and Janice “Roby” Stark (Jerry); numerous nieces and nephews, Ryan Stark (Emily), Ben Stark (Nyki), Sean Fisher (Sharon), Kelley Botoulis, Augie Malekovich (Crystal), Diane Clelland (Ed), Lynn Ambrose (John Cofchin), Bill Sieffert; and sister-in-law, Lillian Ambrose. Also surviving are Scott’s extended family, Bobbie Gale and Von Braddock, Dawn Cheree and Dave Timko; Devin and Jessie Braddock and Derek and Davey Timko; Arthur “Muzzy” Masneri, his godson, Kevin Masneri and David (Shannon) Masneri; as well as numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. Friends will be received at MARISCOTTI FUNERAL HOME INC., Anthony N. Mariscotti, supervisor, 323 Fourth St., California, Pa., from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 1, 2023, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 2, 2023, and until 11 a.m. Monday, July 3, 2023, when funeral services will be held in the funeral home with the Rev. Michael Peton officiating. West Brownsville American Legion Post 940 will have funeral services at 6 p.m. Sunday. Brownsville Masonic Lodge No. 60 will conduct funeral services at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Interment will follow in Highland Cemetery. Scott’s family would like to extend a sincere “thank you” to Amedisys Hospice and his nurse, Jackie, and aide, Adelia.
