Scott D. Stephens – 56 – of River St., Canaseraga, NY, died unexpectedly Wednesday evening (September 16, 2026) at his home, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in North Hornell on October 30, 1969, he was the son of Kenneth “Ken” & Margery “Marge” (Watkins) Stephens.
Scott grew up in the Hornell / Arkport area and was a graduate of Arkport Central School (class of 1987). He had been employed for a time cleaning carpets — both residential and commercial. Scott later worked as an assembly-line worker at the former Morrison-Knudson (MK) Corporation in Hornell and along with various construction jobs. In recent years he served as a manager at Swain Ski Resort in Swain, NY.
A former member of both St. Ann’s Church and St. Ignatius Loyola Church, Scott was a true outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting (deer & small game) and fishing (ponds, lakes & streams). He loved rooting for the Buffalo Bills — especially during the Super Bowl years.
Scott’s greatest joy in life was simply spending time with his family — especially his granddaughters who brought him so much joy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ken & Marge Stephens; his daughter, Erin Stephens; and his nephew, Joshua Wing.
On June 1, 1991, Scott married the former Tammy Brown who survives. Also surviving are 3 children, Justin (Allison) Kiblin of Dansville, Bridget Stephens of Canaseraga and Anna Stephens of Canaseraga; his brother, Kenneth Stephens JR of Arkport; 2 sisters, Kathryn “Katy” (Patrick) Wing of Canisteo and Erin (Rick) Smith of Dansville; 4 granddaughters, Kinsley, Vivian, Ashlyn and Blakely; his mother-in-law, Janet; his aunt, Judy Adams; his uncle, Jerry (Karen) Stephens; many nieces, nephews & cousins.
The family of Scott D. Stephens will receive friends on Friday from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY. A Memorial Service will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 6:00 PM with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating. Final interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Fremont, NY.
Scott’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to the Hornell Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Road, Hornell, NY 14843. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home.
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