John K. Gabriel, 70, of Lancaster, PA passed away peacefully Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Lancaster General Hospital, following an illness of several years.

Born in Lancaster, he was the husband of Joan M. Gabriel of Lancaster, and the son of the late James K. Gabriel, Sr. and Grace (Brasch) Gabriel.

John was a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School and attended Millersville University.

He was employed with the Fulton Financial Corporation for 48 years, retiring in 2006.

John loved spending time with his family, especially his granddaughter Lily.  He enjoyed playing the guitar, and was a huge fan of the NY Times Newspaper and its daily crossword.

In addition to his wife of 40 years, he is survived by a son, Lewis Loren and his wife Diana DiPaolo-Loren of Boston; two sisters:  Jeanneine, wife of Richard Otero of Virginia and Justine, wife of Dr. Joseph Rogevich of Lancaster; a brother, Jere Gabriel of North Carolina; a granddaughter, Lily Loren of Boston; and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by a brother, James K. Gabriel, Jr.

All services will be private.

Please omit flowers.  Memorial contributions in John's memory may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 630 Janet Ave., Lancaster, PA  17601 or to the Lititz Library, 651 Kissel Hill Rd., Lititz, PA  17543. To place a condolence online, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100