Obituary: William Scott Kehrer, 60, Scio

Scio - William Scott Kehrer, age 60, of 4303 West Nickerson Avenue passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Jones Memorial Hospital. He was born in Lynwood, California to William G. and Gloria Williams Kehrer. Scott was a former resident of Fairport who graduated from Fairport High School in 1975. He joined the US Air Force and earned an associate’s degree while serving his country. Scott started working for Grossmans in Rochester and later for H.E.P./North Main Lumber in Hornell. He started as the Hornell’s store Assistant Manager and worked his way up to District Sales Manager retiring this year due to ill health. Scott enjoyed with a passion fishing, from trout to bass, and golfing at all of the local courses. He dearly loved all of his dogs, especially “Skipper”.  Scott is survived by his” better half” of 20 years, Lori Root; his mother, Gloria Kehrer of Fairport; 2 daughters, Teresa Sparatta of Wellsville, and Jennifer [Andrew] Cupicha of Corfu; a son, Ryan [Bridget] Kehrer of Scio; 10 grandchildren; his sister, Sharri [Bill] Jackson of Fairport; 2 nieces. Friends are invited to call on Friday, November 17, 2017, from 5 to 7 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, 34 West State Street in Wellsville, followed by a memorial service at 7 p.m. Memorials in Scott’s name may be made to the SPCA serving Allegany County. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.