Mary Ann Swartz

Mary Ann Swartz obituary, Fernandina Beach, FL

Mary Ann Swartz

Mary Swartz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Suess-Gahman Funeral Home & Crematory - Perkasie on Dec. 15, 2025.
Mary Ann Swartz, of Fernandina Beach, FL, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025, at her home in Haycock Township, Bucks County, PA. She was 85.

She was the loving wife of 58 years of the late Jon A. Swartz until his passing on February 28, 2022.

Born in Quakertown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mabel (Sine) Knapp. She was a 1958 graduate of Quakertown High School.

Mrs. Swartz worked as a receptionist for Charles D. Fulp, Jr., D.D.S., Perkasie, PA, for over 30 years until retiring.

She was a member and regular attender of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Ottsville, PA.

Mrs. Swartz especially enjoyed raising and tending to her many dogs, cats and other pets and wildlife. In her later years, she was fond of collecting shells on the beach. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and friends, old and new.

She is survived by two children, Jennifer A. Ottinger and her husband James, of Fernandina Beach, FL, and Jon A. Swartz, Esquire, and his companion Agnes Sablow, of Breinigsville, PA; a daughter-in-law, Crystal L. Swartz, of Quakertown; and two grandchildren Abigail Olivares and her husband Mason, and Gabriela Swartz. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey A. Swartz, and many pet dogs and cats.

Funeral Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Last Chance Ranch, 9 Beck Road, Quakertown, PA 18951 or www.lastchanceranch.org OR to Shriners' Hospital for Children, 3551 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140 or www.shrinerschildrens.org

Arrangements are by the Suess-Gahman Funeral Home & Crematory, 606 Arch Street, Perkasie, PA.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Suess-Gahman Funeral Home & Crematory - Perkasie

606 Arch Street, Perkasie, PA 18944

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