Services Set For Longtime Ocean City Head Groundskeeper

OCEAN CITY, NJ — Scott Gaskill, 57, passed away in his Marmora home June 27. Born and raised in Ocean City, Gaskill was the City's head groundskeeper for about 30 years, according to his obituary posted in The Press of Atlantic City.

He loved his job and retired in 2018. Gaskill was a big Eagles and Phillies fan, and he loved rock music. Some friends called him "Gaskill Band." He even occasionally played guitar in local bands.

If he wasn't playing with his band or watching sports, you could find Gaskill at Gregory's, where he loved hanging out with his friends.

Gaskill leaves behind his brother, Herbert E. Gaskill, III of Linwood, and his sister, Amy E. Gaskill-Gayle (Kevin); two nieces, Ja'Niyah and Erica Gayle of Somers Point; and three nephews, Kevin Jr., Kevin III and Kannon Gayle, all of Somers Point. He'll also be remembered by his step-mother, Delores Gaskill; step-sister, Lori Grimley (Dave) of Somers Point; and his two step-brothers, Pete Thomas and Frank Molter; and his Florida family: his aunt, Jean Tingle and cousins Sarah Jean, Johnny, Myles and Coy Smith.; and his beloved cat, Lina.

He is predeceased by his father, Herbert Gaskill, Jr; his mother, Doris Gaskill and wife, Deborah McDevitt. Also his grandparents, Blanche and Herbert Gaskill, Sr.

Services will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 24 at the Godfrey Funeral Home of Palermo. Condolences may be left for the family at www.godfreyfuneralhome.com.

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