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Mary E. Swarm, 76

Mary E. Swarm, 76, of Lancaster, passed away, Tuesday, December, 7, 2010 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lyndhurst, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Jennie (DiPiazza) Vizzi. Mary was the wife of the late Harold H. Swarm who died June 8, 2007.

Mary graduated from Hood College in 1956, and then received her Masters from Millersville University. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, and Lancaster Town Club. Mary enjoyed playing bridge and spending time with her family.

Mary is survived by four children; Dr. Gail Swarm wife of Brian Miluk of Lewisburg, WV, Paul Swarm husband of Angela of Lancaster, Christopher Swarm husband of Susanne of Naperville, Il, and Gina Harshman wife of Chris of Ellicott City, MD, seven grandchildren, a brother Paul Vizzi of NJ, and Domenica Williams of CA.

A Christian Prayer Service will be held Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz 17543 at 11 a.m. with Rev. John Acri as Celebrant. Family and friends will be received at the Funeral Home before the service from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Humane League of Lancaster 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602 or Hood College 401 Rosemont Ave. Frederick, MD 21701. To send an online condolence or for more information please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 717-560-5100

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Gina – please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. 

Charleen Hamrick

Chris and Susie,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Cindy and Pat Martino

I am very sorry to hear of Mary’s passing.  My sincere sympathy to the entire family.
Larry Sherman

Gail,
I am sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. I will always remember her from Girl Scouts.  I used to see her walking in the mornings with Mrs. Harrington before she became sick.  Recently, I would see her at Mrs. Hermann’s where she played Bridge.  Please take care!

Melissa Hartung

Gail,
We all send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

The Miluk Family

Paul and family,  We here at Harley-Davidson send our deepest condolances to you.  Knowing the character, enthusiasm and creativity of you, we know some of the spirit of your mother.  May you continue to support and nurture each other in this time of loss.

Holly, Garnr, Frank, Nancy and Kim

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