John A. McFadden, Sr., 85, of Lancaster, PA passed away peacefully on April 8, 2016 at LGH. Born in Manning, SC, son of the late Hardy and Mary sue (Evans) McFadden. He was the husband of the late Tereatha (Monroe) McFadden, 2007.

John spent 30 years of his career at Pennsylvania Malleable and went on to retire from New Holland. John attended and was a former member of Bethel AME Church of Lancaster as well as a social member of the Elks of Conestoga. In his earlier days he attended Franklin and Marshall College for a few classes. John's passion was gardening and over time was seen by many as a master gardener, he took pride in his collard greens and cabbage. He would grow and sell these veggies around many different areas including the city and the county park, where he would rent gardening plots. He was commonly seen around these areas taking much care of his gardens and veggies. John also loved to work on crossword puzzles in his spare time.

John is survived by his loving 13 children; Mary Sue Carter of Lancaster, Anna Marie Williams of Lancaster, John McFadden, Jr. of Lancaster, Evelyn McFadden of Marietta, Westley McFadden of Lancaster, Glenda Williams (Charlie) of Delaware, Arlene McFadden (William) of Lititz, Dennis McFadden of Lancaster, Sherry Chambers (Albert) of Harrisburg, Terry McFadden of Lancaster, Tracey McFadden of Lancaster, Marcella Howells (Stanley) of Harleysville, PA, and Calisa McFadden of Lancaster, 37 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren, one brother; Nathan McFadden of Orange, NJ, four sister in laws; Dora McFadden, Eloise McFadden, Julia Banks, and Dorothy Lee McFadden, two brother in laws, Donald Banks and Willie Caine, Sr. John was preceded in death by his 4 brothers and 3 sisters as well as a grandson, Dennis McFadden, Jr.

Home Going Services will be held at the Kingdom Life International Assembly, 223 W. Orange St., Lancaster, PA 17603 on Friday, April 15, 2016 at 11AM. A viewing will be held from 7-9pm on Thursday April 14, 2016 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA 17602 and again Friday at the church from 10-11am. Interment will be held at Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of John may be made to the Lancaster County Conservancy, 117 S. West End Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603.