November 3, 1948 - October 5, 2024
Mary L. Swarey, 75, of Green Lane, Reedsville, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
Born on November 3, 1948, in Orrville, OH, she was the daughter of the late Heber and Edith (Weaver) Good. On November 26, 1978, she married Benjamin H. Swarey, who preceded her in death on November 23, 2015.
Surviving are children: Beth Unruh and husband Trevon of Grafton, ND and Karlin Swarey and wife Ashley of Lewistown; 9 grandchildren; siblings: Rachel Unruh and husband Dennis of Versailles, MO, Lawrence Good and wife Dorothy of Center, CO, Lena Troyer and husband Luke of Dalton, OH; sisters-in-law: Judy Good of Kidron, OH, Aneta Hochstetler of Faunsdale, AL, Naomi Swarey of Mattawana, Crist Swarey and wife Vivian of Almena, WI, Amos Swarey and wife LaWanda of El Dorado, KS, Rachel Koehn and husband Royce of Jamesport, MS, and Carol Swarey of Belleville.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers.
Prior to marriage, she worked in an upholstery shop in Ohio. Following marriage, she was primarily a homemaker and assisted her husband on the dairy farm.
She was a member of Rock Haven Mennonite Church.
She enjoyed vegetable gardening, tending to her flowers, and watching the birds. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren.
A viewing will be held from 6 – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Rock Haven Mennonite Church, 146 Peachey Road, Belleville. The funeral service will be held at the church on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 beginning at 10:30 a.m. with Stanton Unruh, Luke Troyer, Amos Peachey & Stanton Schmidt officiating. Burial will be at the Rock Haven Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the care of Henderson Funeral Home, 3813 West Main Street, Belleville. Online condolences can be made at www.hendersonfuneralhomes.net.
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