February 08, 2022

Janis, I just now received notice of Martin’s passing.  We have lost a very good brother in Christ.  I will always remember how welcoming he was of me and our family when I became pastor at Zion in East Pete.  And I remember all the good comments about him and you from those who were members of Zion in Landisville during your thirty years with them.  From my experience at Zion Eat Pete I know that Marty and you were equally good as members of the church.  
and, of course, Marty will always be special for me because he invited me to play basketball with the old guys.  He really did enjoy playing basketball and even when his legs got a little slow when reached 80 years old, his hands were quick to steal the ball and I remember that many times it was Marty who sank the winning basket in our games,
May the Lord bless you and keep you, May the Lord make his face to shine upon you, May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you….and give you peace!!!
Daniel M Long

February 05, 2022

It truly was a blessing for our family to have been shepherded by Pastor Swartz during the twenty-three years of his ministry at Zion Lutheran in Landisville, and it was my privilege to have served the congregation under his leadership.  He baptized two of our children, confirmed all three, and presided over the marriage of our two daughters.  (And besides, he presented quite a striking figure at our congregation’s one and only ladies’ fashion show!)  Rest in glorious peace, Pastor Swartz! 

February 05, 2022

Warmest regards and deepest sympathies to Janice and Family, 
A man of great faith, Marty was a warm and special guy, who will be  missed by all who knew and loved him.  His ready smile brightened the day of all whom he met; his love of sports, especially basketball, brought great fun to his life.  Clearly his family was the heart and soul of his being.  May chrerished memories of the special gifts he brought to life and living, comfort you now and in the days to come. 

February 04, 2022

Janice and family,
Our deepest sympathy. What a fine man Marty was and a wonderful family he led.
May you feel Gods comfort and blessing during this difficult time.
Terry & Mary Alice Hoshall

February 03, 2022

Extending my sympathies to Janis and family on Pastor Swartz’s passing. He is remembered as a very positive force in our faith   His life celebrated for all he contributed to our family at Zion Lutheran 
Nina Laliberte 

February 02, 2022

I am so sorry for your loss Janis. He was a pastor at Zion Luthern in Landisville when I was a member. He also baptized my son Dakota. Then I moved to Salem Luthern and I found that both of you became members. My condolences to you. Julie (Biemiller) Tinger

February 02, 2022

Dear Janis, John, Jeffrey, siblings, grands, and others dear to Marty: Grace and Peace from our Lord Jesus! We go back a long way to the late 50’s when Marty was our classmate at Lenoir-Rhyne College (now U.) in Hickory, NC, and when we both were interns at Lutheran congregations in Charlotte, NC, 1963-64. We share with you the sorrow of his death, but also the joy of knowing he’s whole and well and now “forever with the Lord.” May you know God’s comfort and support.
In Christ’s love, David & Diana Keck

February 02, 2022

We are so sorry to hear of Marty’s passing. He was a good friend and neighbor. 

February 02, 2022

I am sorry to hear about Mr. Swartz’s passing. My sympathies to the Swartz family. He was a special person who I was fortunate to know growing up.  I really loved his sense of humor and his wit. Growing up next to the Swartz’s spending countless hours with the family was a real treat and I have many fond memories. Unfortunately, I will not be able to make the service.  My thoughts and prayers are with the Swartz family. 

February 02, 2022

Janis, please accept condolences from Janice and me.  Martie was a seminary classmate and good friend.  He, Art Mentzer and I had a lot of discussions about many things.  I have good memories about Marty, and I trust that you do, too.  May those memories and God’s love sustain you.    Fred Bigelow

February 02, 2022

Marty was a pastoral peer of my father and a good friend of his. With thanksgiving for his ministry, many prayers for his family!
The Rev. Richard B. Geib

February 02, 2022

I have very fond memories of Pastor Swartz.  He was Pastor at Zion for the first 15 years that I belonged to the church.  I was very sorry to see him retire.  He will be missed by everyone whose heart he touched.
Randy Miller

February 02, 2022

Janis, Kathy and I hold you in our prayers as youmourn Martin’s death. “Rest eternal grant him, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon him.”

February 02, 2022

My heart goes out to you my dear Janis. I know how hard this has been for you. Marty was such a kind and gentle man respected by everyone he met. He is at peace with God now as he had preached to so many during his life. He will be missed. Remember, you have a strong community of family and friends that are hear for you as you move forward. 
Sandy Vant Zelfden

February 02, 2022

So very sorry for your loss.  We have many loving memories of Marty, Janice, John and Jeff.  You are all in our thoughts and prayers.  
Rick and Nancy Price

February 02, 2022

So sorry to hear  this.  Marty was a very special person.  My condolences to Janice and John and Jeff.  
Joanne Grim

February 02, 2022

Dear Janis and family,
Sending prayers and sympathy on reading of Martin’s passing.🙏🙏
 
Love, Paulette Bledsoe