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Barry Sweitzer Obituary
Mr. Sweitzer was born on September 22, 1935, in York, PA. He worked as an Engineer for the Highway Department and was also a Bus Driver for Rockingham County Public Schools. He was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church and the Hamburg Ruritan Club. He also served in the Army during the Korean War.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Francis (Bebe) Mantz Sweitzer; parents, Houston and Mildred Sheetz; daughter, Jackie Pence; and granddaughter, Michelle Swartz.
He is survived by his sons, Jody Swartz (Bill), Mike Swartz (Lori); grandchildren, Tara Pence, Andy Pence (Allie); and great grandchildren, Aidan, Aeson, and Ashwin Pence.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hamburg Ruritan Club, P.O. Box 66, Edinburg, VA 22824. Online condolences may be left at valleyfs.com
Arrangements are in the care of Heishman Funeral Home, Inc. Valley Funeral Service Branch, Edinburg.
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Pat Ward
November 18, 2025
So sorry Barry is no longer with us. Dear friend who taught me to ice skate on his pond.
KENNIE JO OURS
November 17, 2025
I met Barry thru bingo nights at VFW in Edinburg. He was a delight to talk to and shared many memories. Especially of his wife who he missed enormously.
RIP Barry, it was a privilege to have known you.
Pamela Lindamood Benshoof
November 14, 2025
Barry was such a sweet man.
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