Donald R. Schwartz
October 24, 1933 ~ March 15, 2016 (age 82) 82 Years OldShare using:
Donald R. Schwartz, 82, of Womelsdorf, passed away in the evening hours Tuesday, March 15, 2016, of natural causes in his residence. He was the husband of Nancy A. (Spitler) Schwartz. They were married September 26, 1959. Born October 24, 1933, in Womelsdorf, he was a son of the late Henry & Annie (Hoffman) Schwartz. A 1951 graduate of Womelsdorf High School, he had served in the US Army during the Korean War. Donnie had worked for the former Berkshire Knitting Mill, later becoming the VP of Manufacturing for Vanity Fair, Wyomissing. He continued his involvement in the apparel industry with Canoe Manufacturing, Pine Grove, Resist Knitwear, Auburn, and Surefit Products, Bethlehem until his retirement. He was a member of Zion United Church of Christ, Womelsdorf, and maintained memberships with the Womelsdorf VFW, the Womelsdorf Rod and Gun, the Richland American Legion, and was a life member of the Rescue Fire Co., Mt. Aetna. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his brothers: Gerald G. (Mary Ann) Schwartz, Myerstown and William D. (Marian) Schwartz, Womelsdorf. He was predeceased by his sisters Kathryn Meiser and Mae Brooks. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 2 PM at Zion UCC, 12 S. 2nd St., Womelsdorf, PA 19567, with the Rev. June E. Bair, officiating. Burial will follow in Zion Lutheran & Reformed Cemetery, Womelsdorf. Friends may call Saturday from 1 pm until time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to his church at the above address. The Mull Funeral Home, Womelsdorf has charge. To express online condolences, please visit www.mullfh.com