John Thielke Scovill

John T. “Jack” Scovill, 91, of Easton Maryland, passed away on February 4, 2024. Born on August 26, 1932, in Paterson, New Jersey, Jack was a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Jack attended Pearl River Primary School and graduated from High School in Pearl River, New York. He continued his studies at the University of Michigan beginning in 1950. After serving in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956, he returned to the University and graduated in 1958 with a BS degree in Industrial Engineering and an MBA. He was also a member of Chi Phi Fraternity. While at Michigan, he met the love of his life, the former Susan Hallett and they were married in 1957. Jack’s professional career spanned 33 years, primarily in heavy metals products manufacturing, including machine tools, pumps, solid fuel rocket motors, and defense products. Additionally, he owned and operated a 120 seat family restaurant while living in Wyomissing, PA. In his early fifties, Jack and Susan turned to their passion for sailing and the Chesapeake Bay, owning several yachts over the next twenty years and moving to the Eastern Shore. Jack skippered and chartered yachts both on the Chesapeake and on nearly 20 trips to islands throughout the Caribbean. Jack and Susan also owned and operated Haven Charters in Rock Hall, MD, a bareboat sailing charter business. Jack’s dedication to the sailing community led him to serve as President of Chesapeake Bay Yacht Charter Association (CBYCA) for two years, while Haven Charters received “Best on the Bay” recognition from Chesapeake Bay Magazine. Outside of his professional pursuits, Jack enjoyed life. He cherished time with his family, cracking crabs, sailing in the Caribbean, big band, jazz and classical music, and traveling. He was an avid supporter of the Michigan Wolverines and was thrilled by their recent National Championship victory. Jack became a resident of William Hill Manor/Bayleigh Chase in 2006, where he found a sense of home for seventeen years. He cherished the friendships he formed within the community, finding happiness and connection in their company. Jack loved playing bridge with his crew, a taste of rum at happy hour, and exploring Easton and surrounding communities. As a good natured curmudgeon, he became the “mayor” of Bayleigh Chase. Jack is survived by his loving daughter Stephanie Scovill of Prescott, AZ; son J. Bradley Scovill (Joanne) of Lititz, PA; Robert H. Scovill (Sallie) of Almond WI; grandson Brian Bronsky (Ashley) of Marysville, OH; granddaughter Michelle Bronsky of Phoenix, AZ; grandson Clayton B. Scovill (Emily) of Austin TX; granddaughter Marissa A. Scovill of Jersey City, NJ; grandson Brandon R. Scovill of Jacksonville, FL; granddaughter Nicole M. Scovill of Decatur, IL; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Susan, his father John R. Scovill, his mother Pauline T. Scovill, and his sister Judy Keeslar. Celebration of Jack’s life will be held at 3 pm on Friday, February 9, 2024, in the Taylor Auditorium at Bayleigh Chase, located at 501 Dutchmans Lane, Easton, MD. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests contributions be made to the The Haven Yacht Club, Susan Scovill Scholarship, P.O. Box 603, Rock Hall, MD 21661. For more information, please contact Robin Pomeroy at 856-986-4526 or visit thehavenyachtclub.com. Please join us in remembering Jack and celebrating his remarkable life.

John Thielke Scovill

August 26, 1932 - February 4, 2024