IN MEMORIAM: John Sadlon, 96;

Richfield Business, Civic Leader

RICHFIELD SPRINGS – John Sadlon, 96, a World War II veteran who operated a real-estate and insurance business here for decades, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at his home, with his loving family at his side.

He was born May 29, 1919, in Little Falls, son of the late John and Anna( Martin) Sadlon; as a young boy his family moved to Richfield Springs.

He was a graduate of Richfield Springs Central School. Upon graduating, he served in the Air Force during World War II and was commissioned second lieutenant senior flight surgeon at Big Spring, Texas.

On Nov. 12, 1949, he was united in marriage with Mary Hrynda in Little Falls. They shared a loving and devoted union of 67 years. They settled in Richfield Springs where they raised a family.

The Sadlons also established a real-estate and insurance business. John had served on the state Assessors Association and was a VA Appraiser

He also served as chairman of the Otsego County Democratic Committee.

He was a member of the American Legion Post #616, Richfield Springs, Richfield Springs Lions Club and the Richfield Springs Lodge #482 Free & Accepted Masons. In his leisure time, he enjoyed traveling with his family, spending winters in Florida and was an avid golfer.

John will be remembered as a happy, caring gentleman who was kind to all. He will be truly missed by his loving wife, family and many friends.

Surviving are his wife, Mary (Hrynda) Sadlon; son Ronald Sadlon and his dear friend Maureen Clark; two daughters, Cheryl Soule and her husband Richard, Jeanne O’Brien and her husband Bill. Along with his children he leaves eight grandchildren; Jeremy O’Brien and his wife Suzanne, Bryant Soule, John Soule, Mitchel Sadlon, Jacelyn Kelly and her husband Ryan, Kayla Saldon, Cassie and Carly Sadlon, three great-grandchildren, Lauren Soule, Aubrianna and Ali Gage along with several nieces and a nephew.

Calling hours are 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home, Richfield Springs.
A service of the burial of the dead from the Book of Common Prayer will follow at 5 p.m. in the funeral home, with Father John Dixon Bartle, rector, St. John’s Episcopal Church, Richfield Springs, officiating. Interment with military honors will be in Lakeview Cemetery at a later date.

Expressions of sympathy may be made with memorial donations to the Friends of Bassett. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Members of the American Legion Post #616 Richfield Springs are asked to meet in the funeral home at 4:30 p.m. for services.

Members of the Richfield Springs Lodge #482 F&AM are asked to meet in the funeral home at 4:45 p.m. for ritualistic services.