John Leon Scoblic

Mar 17, 1949 -

Dec 25, 2025

John Leon Scoblic, age 76, of Anchorage, Alaska, passed away on Dec. 25, 2025, at home after a long and valiant battle with cancer.

Born on March 17, 1949, in Yankton, S.D., John was the son of Leon and Beatrice Scoblic. After graduating from Yankton High School, he earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of South Dakota in 1970. In 1971, he enlisted as an officer in the United States Army, where he served for 11 years. He continued his service with the Alaska Army National Guard while building a successful banking career with the National Bank of Alaska. John later earned a Master of Business Administration from Chapman University and an Executive Leadership Certificate from Pacific Coast Business School. He was also a member of Rotary International for 18 years.

As a young husband and father, John enjoyed photographing his wife and son. For many years after moving to Alaska, he spent the summer weekends camping and fishing with his family. While living in Ketchikan, Alaska, he researched and documented his and Linda's family genealogy. John also created and searched for geocaches, inspiring Alicia to join him in the hobby. After retiring, he enjoyed supporting a personal weather station, making paracord projects and polishing rocks.

John is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda Scoblic; children, John Michael Scoblic and Alicia Scoblic; daughter-in-law, Marian Scoblic; grandchildren, Kassandra Chapel, Isaiah Navales, Jayden Scoblic and Jonathan Scoblic; and great-grandchildren, Addison Navales and Kora Chapel. He is also survived by his siblings, Susan Morrison, Jim Scoblic and Jay Scoblic. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Beatrice Scoblic.

A funeral service will be held on Jan. 10, 2026, at 1 p.m., at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in John's honor.