Robert Gregory "Greg" Scalf

It is with deep sadness that the family of Robert Gregory Scalf, 64, announces his passing on June 3, 2026. Greg–as he was known–was born and raised in Port Clinton, Ohio. He was a Government/Social Studies teacher, having taught 31 years in PC, in the same classroom: 113. Greg retired in 2017, permanently moving with his wife to Litchfield Beach, SC in 2023 where he was elected to his Community’s Board of Directors. He is preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Parks Scalf.

Greg was very proud to be a (Class of 1980) PC Redskin for life, both as a student, an athlete, and educator. Greg was a standout Baseball Player for the Port Clinton Redskins, having lettered 3 years in the sport. He holds the single season record for Fielding Percentage for an infielder with a .971 Fielding Percent in 1979 and holds the career record for an Infielder with a .945 Fielding Percent from 1978-1980. Following his high school graduation, Greg earned his Varsity Letter from the University of Toledo in 1983. Greg devoted much of his life to baseball, progressing from player to coach, mentoring young athletes in Little League and American Legion Baseball, and later serving as a scout for the Kansas City Royals.

After earning his B.S.Ed. at Toledo, he taught in Lynchburg, VA for one year before returning to PC in 1986. During his teaching tenure Greg touched the lives of nearly every student who passed through PCHS (1986-2017), as Government was a mandatory course for Graduation. His professional career was very active, serving on the Port Clinton Athletic Hall of Fame Committee; Social Studies Department Chair; Head Coach for Baseball and Girls Basketball; Assistant Varsity Coach for Football, Boys Basketball, and Baseball; and 7th and 8th Grade Football. Greg earned his M.Ed. in Classroom Technology and was also named Port Clinton Citizen of the Year, as he took immense pride in organizing ‘Government Day,’ which allowed his students to step out of the classroom and shadow local civic and government leaders in Ottawa County.

Greg enjoyed talking politics, watching Survivor, all Cleveland Sports, trivia, Fantasy Baseball, fishing, and crabbing; however, his favorite pastime was combing the beach for shells with Lori and collecting shark teeth. He was lovingly called, “The Shark Tooth Whisperer.”

Greg is survived by his wife and Soulmate of 23 years Lori Michelle Scalf of Litchfield Beach, SC; children: Madison and Travis Scalf of Richmond, VA: Robert (Amanda) Bascone of Oak Harbor, OH; and Eryn Binder of Sandusky, OH; brother Steve (Janie) Scalf of Vermilion, OH; his mother Lois Bernell Scalf of Appalachia, VA; and his beloved Boxer, Lincoln. Greg also leaves behind numerous friends who were just like family to him.

A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date in Port Clinton, Ohio.

Greg’s family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrells Inlet, S.C., especially his nurses, Doctors, Respiratory Therapists, and Paramedics. Their comfort and kindness provided to the family and their compassionate care for Greg was beyond measure and meant so much during a difficult time. The family would also like to thank Ridgeway Funeral Home of Georgetown, SC. Their support and attention to detail helped ease the pain during this process.

Memorials may be made in Greg’s Honor to the Port Clinton Athletic Hall of Fame: Attn: Tracey Tomaselli, PCHS Athletic Department Administrative Assistant; 821 S. Jefferson Street; Port Clinton, Ohio 43452.

Online condolences may be left at www.ridgewayfh.com

Ridgeway Funeral Home of Georgetown is in charge of the arrangements. (843) 485-4242