MANSFIELD: Peace is not the absence of conflict, tribulation or trials – it is the deep and abiding presence of Jesus Christ in a heart and mind that is resolved to trust Him, and His divine providence – in the midst of any storm. Scott Demyan never sought trials – they simply had a way of finding him – and through them, Scott was renowned for his patience, kindness, and reliance on Christ to see him through. Scott had earned the peace of John 16:33 “ ‘I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world..‘”
Scott went to be with Jesus on December 22, 2021 from Avita Ontario Hospital. He was 67.
Born October 24, 1954 in Mansfield to Steve and Donna Mae (Dorner) Demyan, he was graduated from St. Peter’s High School. Scott worked more than 30 years with General Motors in Ontario, retiring in 2009, and later worked with the grounds crew at Mansfield Memorial Park.
Remembered for his “full-face” smile, Scott never knew a stranger and loved to bend an ear with a friend. Scott never shied away – in fact he was bold – in sharing his testimony how his faith served him through his life, first in the tragic loss of his young daughters, and then with his son’s journey.
An Ohio State Buckeye Football fan, Scott enjoyed Cleveland Indians baseball and hunting for arrowheads. He never found a slice of coconut cream pie he didn’t like and had a weakness for ice cream – well, all sweets really – and a weakness for his family, he loved them dearly. He was so good at showing his love. Scott lived I John 3:18 by loving “… with actions and in truth.”
He leaves a legacy as a man with a big heart who lived a content life.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife Laura (Andrasic) Demyan (whom he affectionately called “my Darlin’”), whom he married February 14, 1987; son Cory (Kori) Demyan who he was so proud of for overcoming a heroin addiction; daughter Arielle Demyan with whom he shared a passion for all things sweet – she was his little “Sweet Potato” (“I Yam the Favorite”); siblings Sherri (Tom Carter) Demyan, David (Lynn) Demyan, Salli (Mike) Webster; mother-in-law Mary Jane Andrasic; sister-in-law Linda (Johann) Mills; and aunts, uncle, cousins, nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved daughters Amnee Demyan and Chelsea Demyan in May of 1987. Also deceased is his father-in-law Joseph Andrasic.
A memorial service is planned for the near future. The Lexington Avenue Snyder Funeral Home is handling funeral arrangements and service details will be announced online.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages contributions to either Starfish Project of Richland County or Mosaic Church, and mailed to the funeral home: Snyder Funeral Home, PO Box 3085, Mansfield 44904.
Snyder Funeral Home is honored to serve the Demyan Family. Share a message of support with them online at: https://www.snyderfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Scott-Demyan?obId=23467697#/obituaryInfo
