John Sadlon, age 96, of Richfield Springs, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at his home. He had the comfort of 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 proudly served in the US Air Force during WW II and was commissioned 2nd Lt. as Senior Flight Surgeon at Big Spring, TX On November 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 and established a business in real estate and insurance. John had served on the NY State Assessors Association, was a VA Appraiser, and chairman of the Otsego County Democratic Committee. During his career 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 OBrien and her husband Bill. Along with his children he leaves eight grandchildren; Jeremy OBrien 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. The family will be present in J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home; 40 West James Street, Richfield Springs on Tuesday from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. A service of the burial of the dead from the Book of Common Prayer will follow at 5:00 pm in the funeral home. The Reverend John Dixon Bartle, Rector, of St. Johns Episcopal Church, Richfield Springs, will officiate. 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 Spring s are asked to meet in the funeral home at 4:30pm for services. Members of the Richfield Springs Lodge #482 F&AM are asked to meet in the funeral home at 4:45pm for ritualistic services. Calling Hours J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home Tuesday, April 12, 2016 03:00 AM - 05:00 PM 40 West James Street Richfield Springs, NY 13439 American Legion Funeral Honors J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home Tuesday, April 12, 2016 04:30 PM 40 West James Street Richfield Springs, NY 13439 Masonic Funeral Service J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home Tuesday, April 12, 2016 04:45 PM 40 West James Street Richfield Springs, NY 13439 Funeral Service J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home Tuesday, April 12, 2016 05:00 PM 40 West James Street Richfield Springs, NY 13439