Mary Louise Swartzwelder
February 24, 1919 - August 11, 2017
Mary Louise Cyphert Swartzwelder, 98, of Strattanville passed away on August 11, 2017 at Laurelbrooke Landing in Brookville. She was born on February 24, 1919 in Erie. The daughter of the late Thomas and Mollie Daugherty Cyphert. Louise was married in November 1939 to Harry Merle Swartzwelder who preceded her in death. She was the retired Post Master for the Strattanville Post Office where she served for many years. Louise loved her family, walks on the beach, playing golf, crocheting and was an avid quilter. Her “orange cookies” were a specialty that will be remembered by her family! She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary of Strattanville, the National Association of Federal Employees and the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Clarion. Louise is survived by her son; Dr. Thomas Swartzwelder and wife Connie of Rocky Mount, NC., two grandchildren; Thomas Jude Swartzwelder of Mattaponi, Virginia and Catherine Pittman and husband Bobby of Wilmington, NC. Louise was the loving “GG” of five great grandchildren; Madison Swartzwelder of Washington DC, Macon Swartzwelder of Bohannon, VA, Ben Swartzwelder of Mattaponi, VA and Jake and Mary Catherine Farris of Wilmington, NC. She is also survived by her sister Betty Summerville of Strattanville and numerous loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Louise is preceded in death by her parents, husband, three sisters; Marjorie Rupert, Anna Barth and Katy Freas. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am Thursday, August, 17, 2017 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with the Rev. Monty Sayers pastor officiating. Interment will be in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery. The family is grateful to the owners and staff of Caring Hearts in Strattanville, the staff of Laurelbrooke Landing and the Brookville Hospice caregivers. Many acts of kindness are appreciated. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.rvburnsfuneralhome.com
Mary Louise Cyphert Swartzwelder, 98, of Strattanville passed away on August 11, 2017 at Laurelbrooke Landing in Brookville. She was born on February 24, 1919 in Erie. The daughter of the late Thomas and Mollie Daugherty Cyphert. Louise was... View Obituary & Service Information