Born March 20, 1948, in Harrison Valley, he was the son of Milford Charles and Ruth Cole Shablom. Attending Northern Potter High School through the 11th grade, he earned his GED and graduated from the Breeden School of Welding in Genesee, PA. A US Army Veteran, he served honorably during the Vietnam War from 1968 – 1969. He was employed as a milk hauler from 1969 – 1984, and then by Dresser Industries in Wellsboro, Morrison Knudsen in Hornell, and FEMA. John was a former member of Raymond Richar VFW Post #6611 in Galeton, Teamsters, AFL-CIO, and Elkland Moose.
Surviving are: two daughters, Nicole Marie (John) Hardt of Westfield and Jennifer Shablom of Harrison Valley; three grandchildren, Rebecca Smith, Brianna (Michael) Ahearn, and Noah Smith; four great-grandchildren; friend and former wife, Dorothy Shablom of Harrison Valley; and a brother, M. Charles (Marilyn) Shablom of Wellsville, NY. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a grandson, Dakota Michael Smith; and a brother, Paul Shablom.
Private burial will be in Ulysses Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held on a later date. Memorials in John’s memory may be made to LEEK Hunting & Mountain Preserve at www.leekpreserve.org.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
