Dr. J. Michael Young, 57, of Lititz, passed away Friday, January 22, 2010, at the Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center.  Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, he was the son of Harvey and Claire (Jones) Young.  Michael is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca (Bauder) Young.

He graduated from El Dorado High School, Arkansas, in 1970, and with high honors from Hendrix College in Arkansas with a BA in biology. He then attended the University of Arkansas Medical School and earned a degree in medicine in 1978.  Michael did his residency at the University of South Carolina, and a one year fellowship in pathology at Sloane-Kettering in New York.  After graduation, he was a partner for twenty-five years with Pathology Associates of Lancaster.

Surviving in addition to his wife and parents are three children; Jacob Daniel Young of Millersville, Darcey Elizabeth Young of Lititz, and Nathan Mark Young of Philadelphia; two brothers:  Harvey Lynn Young, husband of Amy of Arkansas, and David Young of Florida, in-laws,  Richard C. and Elizabeth F. Bauder of Millersville, and many nieces and nephews.  Michael attended Lancaster Evangelical Free Church.  He enjoyed playing billiards, throwing darts and taking care of the menagerie of pets that he and Rebecca own.  Michael also loved to kayak on the Conestoga, liked to watch cricket and was a fan of the Philadelphia Flyers.

A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at Lancaster Evangelical Free Church (LEFC,) 419 Pierson Rd, Lititz, at 12 noon. Family and friends will be received at the church from 10:30 AM -12 noon. Interment will be in Witness Park Cemetery, adjacent to the church.  A reception will follow the interment.  Memorial contributions may be made to World Vision US Programs, PO Box  9716 MS 110, Dept W Federal Way, WA 98063-9716 or the Humane League of  Lancaster, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602. Arrangements by Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz 17543. To send an online condolence, or for more information please visit snyderfuneralhome.com.