John M. Kast, 85, of Lancaster, PA. passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at Essa Flory Hospice Center. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John H. and Marie Miller Kast.  He was married to Mary Lermer Kast for 58 years.

John was formerly employed at Calder Doors for 34 years. He served in the US Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict.

He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a volunteer for 20 years at Regional Medical Center in Lancaster. He donated 17 gallons of blood.

Surviving besides his wife is a son: John David Kast, New York, six sisters: Mary, Elizabeth, Katherine, June, Joanne, Cecelia and a brother, William.

He was preceded in death by four brothers: Arthur, Joe, Ed, and Sam.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 558 W. Walnut Street, Lancaster, PA on Friday, January 7, 2011 at 11:30AM with Rev. Michael Caulkin as celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Bausman, PA. A viewing will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Friday, from 10:30-11:30AM. Please omit flowers. Contributions may be made in John's memory to Malvern Retreat House, 315 S. Warren Ave., Malvern, Pa 19355. To send online condolences, please visit; SnyderFuneralHome.com.Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100