Advertisement. Advertise with us

IN MEMORIAM

John R. Sovocool, 65
Marathoned in all 50 states

RICHFIELD SPRINGS – John R. Sovocool, 65, was born January 25, 1956 in St. Johns, Newfoundland in Canada to Wilbur Sovocool and MaryAnne Cranston Sovocool and passed away May 20, 2021 in Batavia, NY.

John graduated from LeRoy High School, Cornell University, Golden State University and served in the US Air Force. For the last 20 years he owned and operated the Fieldstone Farm Resort. In his off time, he was an avid runner who had completed at least 1 marathon in all 50 states. He ran a 100-mile marathon in Vermont which he finished in 22 hours and 11 minutes.

John is survived by his wife, Jeanie, five children, and two grandchildren: John E. Sovocool and his son, Chayden. Adam Sovocool and his son, Samuel. Kristin Sovocool and her husband, Ben Cook. Nicholas Sovocool.

Alexander Sovocool, and also his six remaining siblings.

He was predeceased by both his parents, his sister Patty and his brother Kenny.

Arrangements are entrusted to Falcone Funeral Home, LeRoy, NY.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to plant a tree in his honor.

Posted

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.


Related Articles

In Memoriam: Frank Joseph Leo

Frank Joseph Leo, 82, of Cooperstown, New York passed away peacefully at his home on Chestnut Street on September 6, 2026. He was born March 28, 1944 to his loving parents, Joseph C. Leo and Carmelita Tucci, and grew up in Oneonta, New York with his three siblings, Jane, Joe, and Charlie (deceased 2013).…
September 14, 2026

In Memoriam: Barbara M. Schanz

Barbara M. Schanz, 94, passed away peacefully at her home in Cooperstown, New York on August 30, 2026. Barbara was born on July 11, 1932 in Salem, Massachusetts to James and Olive Cox (nee Lain). As a young child her family moved to Ramsey, New Jersey.…
September 11, 2026

In Memoriam: Patricia A. Thorpe

Patricia A. Thorpe, 78, of Cooperstown, New York, passed away peacefully at home on August 31, 2026 after a long illness. Born on June 17, 1948 in Red Bank, New Jersey to Dr. John and Natalie Thorpe, Pat was a writer, gardener, nature lover, wife, mother, grandmother, and treasured sibling whose energy, intellect, and creativity shaped every chapter of her life.…
September 7, 2026

PUTTING THE COMMUNITY BACK INTO THE NEWSPAPER

For a limited time, subscribers to AllOtsego.com pay a reduced rate ($25.00 for one year) and can choose to have $5.00 of the subscription fee donated toward refurbishment of Otsego County’s Civil War Memorial.

Visit our “subscribe” page to sign up