Marilyn L. Gaut

Marilyn L. Gaut, 92, of Scottdale, passed away Friday, October 30, 2026. She was born on December 13, 1933 in Connellsville, the daughter of the late James E. and Verna (Hough) Hardy.

Mrs. Gaut was a member of Calvin United Presbyterian Church, Scottdale, and was active in several organizations including the former Scottdale Women’s Garden Club, the Women’s Committee of the Westmoreland Museum of Art, a volunteer with the Auxiliary at Frick Hospital, the Scottdale Beta Y Gradale and the former Lawyer’s Wives Organization.

Marilyn’s interpersonal skills were evident in her employment as a receptionist at Duraloy Blaw-Knox, Scottdale (now Duraloy Technologies) and later at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg.

She was a cherished wife, mother and grandmother and while raising her daughters was ardently supportive of their activities and interests.

Surviving are her two daughters, Dr. Susan L. Nelson and her husband Richard of Derby, VT; Attorney Marilyn M. Gaut of Scottdale; two grandchildren, Quinn G. Nelson (Moriah) of Derby, VT and Sydney N. Nelson of Tampa Palms, FL.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Attorney James R. Gaut in 2010.

Family and friends are welcome to attend a Graveside Service at 1 pm on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 in the Scottdale Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. James Hepler officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Calvin United Presbyterian Church 311 Mulberry St., Scottdale, PA 15683. For online condolences, please visit www.gjfuneral.com. Arrangements are in the care of GRAFT-JAQUILLARD FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Scottdale, Pa.