Thelma Kay Sweigart

Thelma Kay Sweigart obituary

Thelma Kay Sweigart

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533 Walnut Street, Denver, PA 17517

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Thelma Sweigart Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Roseboro Stradling Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. - Denver on Sep. 17, 2025.

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Thelma Kay Sweigart, 87, of Denver, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital.

She was born in Denver, daughter of the late Clayton and Lydia (Martin) Hirneisen and was the wife of the late Marvin D. Sweigart, who passed away in 2021. They shared 65 years of marriage.

She was a member of Muddy Creek Lutheran Church, Denver.

In the early years she was employed by Woolworth's.

Thelma is survived by son, David Sweigart, husband of Ann of Arizona, daughter, Elizabeth, wife of Rob Shaffer of Stevens; 2 grandsons, Harley Sweigart and Bryce Shaffer; and sister, Gloria Esh of Mechanicsburg.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brother, Carl Hirneisen and sister, Erlene Hollinger.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 5 to 6 PM, with a memorial service following at 6 PM, at the Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home, 533 Walnut St., Denver, with Pastor Bradley Haws officiating.

Arrangements by Roseboro Stradling Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Denver.

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

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Upcoming Events

Sep

25

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home

533 Walnut Street, Denver, PA 17517

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Sep

25

Service

6:00 p.m.

Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home

533 Walnut Street, Denver, PA 17517

Send Flowers

Only 6 days left for delivery to next service.