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Amos Newswanger Obituary
August 31, 1926 - February 17, 2017
Pine Grove
Amos Newswanger, 90, of Providence Place, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 17, 2017 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Family was a high priority in his life. He ran his earthly race that was set for him and now entered that glorious city where the roses never fade.
Born on August 31, 1926 in Ephrata, he was a son of the late Amos and Lydia Reinhart Newswanger.
Before moving to Pine Grove in 1953, Amos had a farm in Stevens, PA. He continued farming after he moved to Pine Grove until 1970. In 1965 he co-founded and was owner of Newhurst, Inc., Pine Grove. He loved driving school buses and motor coaches. He drove in 46 states and several Canadian Provinces before retiring in 2009.
He was generous to his church and community. He was a founding member of the Roedersville Mennonite Church, Pine Grove.
Amos was an avid collector of antique Allis Chalmers tractors, and he loved to attend and participate in tractor pull competitions.
Preceding him in death were four brothers, Walter, Paul, Raymond and Lester Newswanger; two sisters, Elsie Martin and Edith Seibel.
Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Grace Arlene Gehman Newswanger; four sons, Barry and wife, Kathie Newswanger, Jerry Newswanger, Clair and wife, Debra Newswanger, all of Pine Grove, Fred and wife, Megan Newswanger of Hyde Park, NY; a daughter, Linda and husband, Carl Dreidger of Willow Street; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; a sister, Anna Ginder of Denver, PA; a brother, Robert Newswanger of Farmersville; nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Schuylkill Church of the Brethren, 347 Sweet Arrow Lake Rd., Pine Grove, with Pastor Daryl Martin officiating. There will be a viewing on Friday, February 24, 2017 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, February 25, 2017 from 9 a.m. until time of service at the Church. Interment will follow in the Roedersville Mennonite Cemetery, Pine Grove.
In lieu of flowers the family would prefer contributions be made to the Roedersville Mennonite Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Jean Hurst, 1085 Rock Rd., Schuylkill Haven, Pa. 17972 in his memory.
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements. You may send condolences online to the family at our website
www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com
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Dr Radzievich
February 15, 2025
Amos was a fantastic driver and person! Dr. Radzievich
Ron Stump
February 24, 2017
Newswanger Family: I just wanted to express my prayers and heart-felt sympathies to you all. Amos was a man of God and it showed in his example and how he lived his life. May God bless you and grant you peace at this time.
Scott Schaffer
February 21, 2017
Sorry for your loss Clair our prayers are with.
Pat Gilbert
February 21, 2017
I'm so sorry Clair, Jerry, Barry and your families on the lose of your loved one. Amos was one of a kind and will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy and prayers are with each and everyone. May you find strength and peace in your time of sorrow.
February 21, 2017
So sry for your loss ..great memories with amos..all them yrs as my childood bus driver..a great man..sandie RUMPF Jenkins
Susan Brode
February 21, 2017
I have so many happy childhood memories of the Newswanger family and riding those busses..what a wonderful man who lived a rich long life, and gave so much to others..it was a pleasure to know him..my heartfelt sympathies to the family...he will be so missed by so many.
Annette Leisey Burgess
February 21, 2017
I am very sorry for your loss. Amos was a very nice man!
Janice Ferrebee-Johnson
February 21, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. Amos was my favorite bus driver when I was going to school. He was always kind and happy. Always had a smile on his face. Prayers for the family at this most difficult time. May God bring you peace that passes all understanding and comfort at this time. He will be missed!!
February 20, 2017
Amos was always my favorite driver on the Tremont Srs trips. Have fond memories of those trips.He will be sadly missed, RIP
CW
February 20, 2017
I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1,2) With heartfelt sympathy.
Dr. Rosemary Radzievich
February 20, 2017
Amos was a fantastic person and humanitarian.
February 20, 2017
Dear Barry, Jerry and Family
We are sorry to see the passing of your dad. We know he is proud of you for carrying on his legacy. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. With Deepest Sympathy,
Mike and Kelly Malone
Penny McNeill
February 20, 2017
So sorry for your family's loss, Jerry.
Terry Schrack
February 20, 2017
To all the family.Amos was one of the nicest and best people I have ever met in my entire life,if not the best.I have always had great respect for Amos and also very fond memories of the Roedersville softball games.he will truly be an angel in Gods army of angels.I know many will miss him,so may God comfort you all at this time of sorrow.
Cindy Scales (Ney)
February 19, 2017
Fred,
I am sorry for your loss. Your dad was a good man. You and your family are in my prayers. He is at piece with our sweet Savior walking those streets of gold. Keep him in your heart and he will always be there. Take care.
Ron& Lois Shollenberger
February 19, 2017
God has just received a good man. May he comfort this wonderful family.
Nicole Fessler
February 19, 2017
So sorry for the family's loss, Amos was a wonderful man, The Brian Fessler family.
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