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Mary S. Burge Goodman Sward Obituary

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Mary S. Burge Goodman Sward

Lewistown, PA

April 22, 1934 - November 24, 2020

Mary S. Burge Goodman Sward Obituary

Mary S. Burge Goodman Sward, 86, of Lewistown, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at William Penn.

Born April 22, 1934, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late, Homer M. and Mary E. (Young) Burge.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by; husband, Robert F. Sward; six brothers and one sister; and a stepson, Robert J Sward.

She is survived by; children, Melvin C. Goodman and wife, Marian, of Lewistown, Wayne E. Goodman and wife, Tina, of Yeagertown, Carolyn E. Powers, of Lewistown; step-children, Debra K. Brackbill and husband, Gilbert, of Mifflintown, Tina L. Bradley and husband, Scott, of Lewistown, Edith E. Barger and husband, Kenneth of Siglerville, Brian K. Sward and wife, Julie, of Lewistown, and Edward A. Sward and wife, Amy, of Lewistown; siblings, Patricia M. Burge and Richard E. Burge, both of Lewistown; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; 22 step-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Mary attended Lewistown High School.

She attended Bible Baptist Church.

She worked at Empire Kosher, retiring in 1993 and she also delivered papers for The Sentinel for 10 years.

Mary enjoyed putting puzzles together and caring for her flowers and other plants.

A graveside service will be held at 11:30 AM., Monday, November 30, 2020, at Union Cemetery Association, in Mifflintown, with Rev. John Reed officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mary’s name may be made to a Charity of One’s Choice

 

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