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Frances Schwalm Obituary
Born in Pine Grove, June 25, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Carmen and Alice Monti Natale. Frances was the wife of the late Allen Schwalm, who died in 1994.
She was the former owner of Schwalm's Cleona Restaurant. Frances was always involved in the restaurant business and her work was her life.
She is survived by a son, Randy A. Schwalm and wife, Andrea, Cleona; two grandchildren, Jeffrey A. and Rebecca J. Schwalm; three great-grandchildren, Tristan Allen Schwalm, Grace Elizabeth Schwalm and Paxton Allen Schwalm; a brother, Anthony Natale, Summit Station; two sisters, Mary Guidas, Friedensburg, and Lucy Klinger, Tremont.
Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday at Kreamer and Lum Funeral Home and Crematory, Route 72 North and Camp Meeting Road, Jonestown. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. A visitation will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday prior to the service. Contributions may be made to Humane Society of Lebanon County, 150 N. Ramona Road, Myerstown, PA 17067, in her memory. Kreamer Funeral Home and Crematory, Annville, is handling the arrangements. Visit www.kreamerfuneralhome.com.
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for Frances Schwalm
Dana Tucker
April 8, 2018
In loving memory of an amazingly strong woman who always followed her heart. You will be greatly missed and loved by all who knew and truly understood you. May God bless you and keep you and look upon you with favor and give you peace.
Janet Wolf
April 7, 2018
So sorry to hear about your mom passing. She was a very nice lady. I came to the restraint for many years. May she rest in God's loving peace.
Ann Reed
April 7, 2018
My cousin Frances gave me a part time job in her restaurant when I was about 13 years old. She was always kind and cheerful She stayed active in old age and was always at our family reunions helping with the food, of course. I will miss her. Prayers for your loss.
Reece Newton
April 6, 2018
Deepest sympathy from the Newton family. Vicky and I had many happy times there in Cleona, as I continue to do.
Pat Klopp
April 6, 2018
Randy, Andy, and family...
Our deepest sympathies...
Love, thoughts, and prayers.
Watson and Pat Klopp
Lcille Hemperly
April 5, 2018
My husband, Dale, would start every day with an early trip to Schwalm's for breakfast...way before 6:00am. Franny was one of his favorite people. My sincerest condolences to the family.
Roxanne Carpenter
April 4, 2018
My condolences to Fran's family. Fran was a very hard worker and gave many other people the opportunity to have jobs. She was a thoughtful, fair & nice lady who many admired. I know that she will be sorely missed by everyone. I am so sorry for your loss & you are in my prayers.
Cindy Newcomer Yeager
April 4, 2018
Our sincere condolences to Randy and family at this difficult time. I knew your parents and grandparents. I always referred to your mom as part of the widows' club. She and Alma would visit my mom, Millie Newcomer, and play cards. They really enjoyed their card games. All of them had lost their husbands. I last spoke to Frances to let her know my mom passed away - which was 5 years ago yesterday. I have fond memories of her from when I was growing up. So sorry for your loss.
Carol & Galen Frantz
April 3, 2018
Sincerest sympathy to you, Randy, and your family in this time of loss. Franny will always be remembered in our hearts, she was a real treasure.
Steve and Deb
April 3, 2018
We moved to the area in late fall 2016.
Several people spoke of the restaurant and after our first meal there we were hooked!
We don't go to any of the large chain restaurants-only Schwalms
I wish we could have met Francis .
Comforting , healing prayers are being sent for all of her loved ones during this difficult time.
Gwen lukas Fox
April 3, 2018
I worked at Schwalm"s back in the 70's In Annville restaurant and then in Cleona. So sorry for your loss Randy and Andura
She will be greatly missed
Cynthia Rains
April 3, 2018
Frances will be missed, I'm sure! I have missed her and the restaurant since moving away 8 years ago. So sorry to hear of her family's loss. My prayers for the family!
Rosemarie and Darryl Bechtel
April 3, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. We will never forget all the great tasting food that she made for our family reunions! We stopped in the restaurant just a few years ago and she sat and visited with us. I was impressed with her energy and attitude of service. I look forward to seeing her again someday and all of our loved ones in heaven.
Linda and Jeff Pyles
April 3, 2018
We bought our first house from Fran and Allen back in 1974. It was a lovely home on Main Street in Annville. They then moved beside the restaurant in Cleona. She is, was, a wonderful example of what you can achieve with hard work and determination. Our sympathy to her son and his family.
Ardath, Brian, Betty, Martin Hollinger
April 3, 2018
Schwalms was part of my family's food scene for decades. Will miss seeing her greeting her customers. She had a long fruitful life.
The Staff of Kreamer Funeral Home
April 3, 2018
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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