Obituaries
John G. Seventko, 68
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 12th 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.
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Condolences to the Family
Dear Mabel & Family,
We send our prayers and comfort to you and family on your loss at this time and so sorry to hear.
Seems like words are never enough to let you know how others care and are concerned.
Praying God will give you the needed comfort in the days ahead as you make the adjustment in your life. Give our love to all your family.
Prayers and comforting wishes
Roy n Charlotte Daughtrey
Dear Mabel and Family,
I was sorry to hear of John’s passing away. We never know how God is going to orchestrate things in this life. The one good thing is God knows best, and if we allow Him to have His way, he goes through the hard times with us and lightens the burden. I found that to be true when Phoebe passed away. Struggling against His will is very difficult. I trust you and your family really feel the peace of God and can rest and trust in Him completely. " In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and he will direct your path." Prov. 3 : 6 " Praise be to the Lord,…….. because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace." Luke 1 : 68, 78 – 79 What a blessing to rest in Jesus and to experience His love. Thank you, Mabel, for the way you blessed our church services over the years by playing the organ and piano so very well.
The church was very blessed to have you participate with us so ably. I, for one, really enjoyed it and was blessed ! Thank you!
With Love,
J. Carl Mellinger For Pat (Crider) too ( We are still in our honeymoon stage.)
My condolences to the entire John Seventko family. May God bless and comfort you at this time.
There was never two people who deserved each other more than the two of you.
