John Gregory Seventko, 68, of Lancaster, PA died Saturday, January 3, 2009, at Lancaster General Hospital after a long and courageous battle with heart disease. John was born in Ashland, PA and was the son of the late Joseph Michael and Melanie (Mudry) Seventko Dutzar.

John was married to Mabel G. (Hines) Seventko on December 27, 1996 and they just celebrated their 12 ^th wedding anniversary together.

John was employed by AT&T for 35 years. He retired in 1997 as a supervisor overseeing the repair and testing of ocean cable equipment. His last assignments before retiring included China, Cyprus, Palau, and St. Thomas (USVI).

John was a 1958 graduate of Clifton High School, Clifton, NJ. He considered Lancaster Brethren in Christ his home church. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving in Germany for three years.

John enjoyed fishing, attending train shows and cooking. He collected old train time tables, and was an HO model train enthusiast and builder. He was particularly fond of the PA Line of Steam Engines, especially those in the Kulpmont and Mt. Carmel area.

Surviving besides his wife, are step-children Michael J. Seventko husband of Patti of Troy, MI, Matthew E. Seventko of Lancaster, Christopher N. Seventko husband of Amy of Leesburg, VA,  Emilie S. Muskens wife of Wilfred of Lancaster, step-grandchildren Olivia and Zachary Seventko, Josh, Annie, Molly, and Charlie Seventko, and Ellie Muskens. John is also survived by a sister Kathleen Williams of Washington, NJ.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Memorial Service on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 2pm from the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. 3110 Lititz Pk, Lititz PA 717-560-5100 with the Rev. James D. Ernst officiating. Friends may pay their respects to the family at the funeral home on Sat. from 1-2pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in John's memory may be made to the Brethren in Christ Church Building Fund 1865 Fruitville Pk Lancaster, PA 17601. To send the family online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com.