John E. Dorwart Jr., 61, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2009 at Essa  Flory  Hospice Center. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John E .Sr. and Dorothy Herzog Dorwart. John was the husband of Elizabeth J. Armold Dorwart and on June 28 ^th they celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.

John was a Mortgage Banker with Sovereign Bank for 33 years.

A 1965 graduate of McCaskey High School, he was on the football team and the golf team. His memberships include the Worship Center, Lancaster Lodge #134 of BPOE,  Lamberton Lodge #476 F&AM, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite- Lancaster Lodge of Perfection.   John was Past Treasurer of Lancaster City/County Loyalty Day Committee, Past Treasurer of Community Days in the Park.

Surviving besides his wife are two daughters, Sheri L. Dorwart, Lititz, Michele L. wife of Jeremy Wickenheiser, Lititz and a granddaughter, Eden M. Wickenheiser, Lititz. He was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Northeimer.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Worship Center, 2384 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, on Friday, July 24, 2009 at 11:00AM with Pastor Samuel Smucker officiating. Friends may pay their respects to the family at the church on Friday from 10-11:00AM.Contributions may be made in John's memory to the Worship Center Building Fund or Hospice of Lancaster County, P. O. Box 4125, Lancaster, Pa 17604. Arrangements are by the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel. To send online condolences, please visit snyderfuneralhome.com