Dr. John Henry Scahill
Thursday 20th of September 1945 - Tuesday 3rd of May 2022
Services
Visitation
Dr. John Henry Scahill, 76, passed away
in the late evening of Tuesday, May 3, 2022. John was born September 20, 1945 and
raised in Brooklyn, New York to Irish born parents Michael and Margaret
(Maguire) Scahill.
John wed Kathleen O’Brien June 30,1984,
and together they celebrated just short of 38 years of marriage. In addition to
his wife Kathleen, he is survived by his children, Michael Scahill and Eileen
Scahill Gess (and Husband); his brothers Frank (Mary) Scahill and Jim
Scahill.
John was a decorated veteran and served
his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He graduated high
school in Brooklyn, NY, then went on to earn his Doctorate in Education from
the University of Kentucky, taught at several universities and retired as a Retirement
Officer from the Commonwealth of Kentucky State Government. John was an avid
reader, thinker, vegetable gardener and enjoyed a love of cooking.
Visitation for John will be Monday, May
9th from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at Milward-Southland located at 391
Southland Drive, followed by a procession to Camp Nelson National Cemetery for
Interment with military honors at 2:30pm in Nicholasville, Kentucky.
To share a remembrance of John or to
offer condolences to his family, please visit milwardfuneral.com.
Guest Book
Walter Weitzel
saysI worked with John at KRS. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Walter Weitzel
saysI worked with John at KRS. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Suzanne Elphingstone
saysI am so sorry to hear of John's passing, we worked together for many years at KRS. He was a wonderful coworker and friend. You could always rely on John for a kind word and great conversation. My thoughts and prayers go out to Kathy and the family.
Linda Mahone
saysKathy I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a kind and funny man. A good husband and father. He had some great stories. He will be missed! Much love to you all!
Bob and Nona Camuel
saysKathy, Bob and I are so sorry to hear of John’s passing. We just now found out. Wrapping you and your family in prayers of love, peace and comfort.
Lisa Whitaker
saysI am just hearing of John's passing and I'm so sorry to hear it. We worked together for years. He was so smart, and so funny, and just a pure pleasure to be around. What a pleasure it has been to have been his friend. He spoke of his family with such love and pride. My heart goes out to all of you on your tremendous loss.