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Barbara Swierczek Obituary
Barbara "Barb" Luise (Marzen) Swierczek, 69, of King of Prussia, crossed the Jordan on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. The cause of death was lung complications from an autoimmune disease.
Born in Lehighton, she was a daughter of Edward and Helen Marzen.
Barb graduated from Sacred Heart School of Nursing in 1975.
She was a member of St. John Crysostom Catholic Church, Wallingford.
Barb was a homemaker.
Barb is survived by Stan, her husband of 48 years, and their six children: son Michael, and his wife, Heather, and their children, Cole, Steven, Aurora and Ella, of Pottstown, daughter Julie of St. Leonard, MD, son Peter and son Stan, both of Tucson, AZ, son Luke of Cresco and son John of Harrisburg.
Barb is also survived by her parents, Ed and Helen Marzen of Lehighton; a brother, Ed, and his wife, Cathy, of Andreas; a brother, Mike, and his wife, Mary, of Jim Thorpe; a brother, John, and his wife, Bernadette, of Lehighton; a brother, Carl, and his wife, Mary, of Lehighton; and a sister, Diane of Allentown.
Memorial Mass 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, St. Joseph Catholic Church of the Panther Valley, 462 W. Ludlow St., Summit Hill. Interment, SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, 600 E. White St., Summit Hill. Call 10-11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Barb requested that family and friends wear bright colors to her funeral in celebration of her life. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name may be made to Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontieres or the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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for Barbara Swierczek
Ritter Dean
December 1, 2023
Sorry for your loss. I know Barbara will be joining Marybeth in heaven. I just hope heaven is ready for those two to be together again if it´s anything like when they were in nursing school.
Barbara and Chas Becker
November 30, 2023
Barb and I have many find memories of Barb, particularly at the many family gatherings we were part of. .We will remember her sense of humor and commitment to her family. She will be missed
Mary Ann and Alan Miller
November 29, 2023
We are so sorry to hear of Barb´s passing. We looked forward to her annual Christmas letter each year and I saved them all. I used to tell her she was a better writer than Erma Bombeck! What a great sense of humor. May she rest in peace
Ray and Linda Sibert
November 28, 2023
May God's arms embrace you during this difficult time. Barb will surely be missed by all who knew her!
Hedy & Tom
November 27, 2023
Sending lots of love to Stas and the entire family. Barb was a fighter who lived through so much and gave so much joy to everyone. We will miss her great sense of humor. We will hold onto the wonderful memories.
Carol ( Dotted ) Johnson
November 27, 2023
So sorry for the loss of Barbara. I knew her as a baby. My condolences go it time Eddy and Helen and a of the family. May she RIP in Heaven with all of the Marzen family. Carol ( Dotter ) Johnson
DT
November 27, 2023
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of God, family and friends. Please take comfort in the words found at 2nd Thessalonians 2:16,17.
Terry and Karen Heiney
November 27, 2023
Stan and family, Sorry to hear of Barb´s passing. May memories of good times past provide some comfort to you and your family during this difficult time. Hugs, thoughts and prayers.
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