John L. Parker, Jr., 78, of Mount Joy, PA  passed away on Friday afternoon at Lancaster General Hospital after a brief illness.

Born in Leola, he was the son of the late John L., Sr., and Mary J. Hepting Parker. He was formerly married to Mary Lou Wisman Parker.

He graduated from Lancaster Catholic in 1949 and Stevens Tech in 1951.

John was employed by Wyeth Labs until 1970. He retired from the Donegal School District in 1992.  Until his death, he had worked part-time for Chapman Ford of Columbia and Lancaster.

Very active in the Marietta community, he had served on borough council and as council president. He served as borough constable, was involved in the Marietta Youth Athletic Assn. donating his skills as an electrician in the installation of the lights at the War Memorial Park, and assisted with the Donegal Braves Midget Football. John also gave of his time and skills to the Lions and Jaycees, and assisted with the borough's Christmas lights.

He was of the Catholic faith.

John is survived by his 3 children: John L.  III married to Cathy Parker of East Petersburg, Raeann W. married to Gary Schatz of Marietta, and Michael  married to Jill Parker of Mt. Joy; his 3 grandchildren Amber, Amii, and Thomas; 2 great grandchildren and his sister, Geraldine Reinhart of Willow Street. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Mary Catherine Byrd and Rose Anna Parker, and a brother Donald Parker.

Friends will be received by John's family on Saturday from 9-11AM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com