Henry Sweigert

Henry Sweigert, age 84, of Marion, PA died unexpectedly on Friday November 11, 2016 in his home.

Born October 13, 1932 near Upton, PA, he was the son of the late Harry L. and Alma (Hughes) Sweigert. He married his wife Doris M. “Dori” Sweigert on December 31, 1955. She died on July 15, 2009. Henry retired from Anvil Products (now Beck Mfg.) of Greencastle. Following his retirement he worked at Johnnie’s Restaurant Supply of Chambersburg.

He was a US Army veteran serving during the Korea War. He was a member of the Marion United Methodist Church. Henry enjoyed watching Orioles baseball games and the Washington Redskins.

Surviving family are one son Douglas L. Sweigert and wife Brenda of Woodbine, MD, one daughter Kimberly R.  Ile of Westminster, CA, four grandchildren Eric Ile and wife Abigail, Trevor Ile, Laura Sweigert, Andrew Sweigert and wife Emilia, three sisters Katherine Bowers of Chambersburg, Mabel Doyle of Greencastle and Alma Graham of Chambersburg.

He was preceded in death by a brother Charles R. Sweigert.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday November 19 at 10:00 A.M. from the Marion First United Methodist Church 94 Colorado St. Marion with Pastor Chris Renner officiating. Burial will be in the Parklawns Memorial Gardens in Chambersburg with military honors provided by the Chambersburg V.F.W. Post #1599 Honor Guard. The family will receive friends on Friday from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Harold M. Zimmerman And Son Funeral Home 45 S. Carlisle St. Greencastle and at the church one hour before the service on Saturday. Memorial contributions may be given in his memory to the Marion First United Methodist Church P.O. Box 382 Marion, PA 17235. Online condolences to the family may be given at www.zimmermanfh.com.