Constance L. Schwartz Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Obituary

Constance L. Schwartz

Constance L. Schwartz, known by her family and friends as Connie, 80, of West Hanover Township, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 in the comfort of her home. Born April 8, 1940, in Dubois, Clearfield County, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Lucille (Wineberg) Whipple. On December 9, 1960, she was united in marriage with Gary R. Schwartz, with whom she has shared a devoted union of nearly 60 years. Connie earned an Associate degree from Harrisburg Area Community College, where she had been employed as an Administrative Assistant for 23 years prior to her retirement in 1999. A member of St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Harrisburg, she had been active in the Women’s church groups and Bell Choir, as well as serving as a Youth Group Advisor. Over the years, she enjoyed traveling – to Alaska, California and other destinations – and creating memories with Gary as they traveled the country in their motor home. Connie is survived by her husband, Gary; daughter, Cynthia Robbins, of Hershey and son, Greg Schwartz, of Harrisburg. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Jeremy and Amelia Schwartz and Ashante, Vanessa and Sebastian Robbins. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, William Whipple. Her Committal Service will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, with Rev. James E. Person, officiating. In keeping with current health guidelines, attendees are encouraged to exercise proper precautions including the wearing of face coverings and appropriate social distancing. A Memorial Service will be announced in the Spring of 2021. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial contributions being made to either St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4200 Londonderry Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109 or to Hospice of Central Pennsylvania, Development Department, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
April 8, 1940 - December 3, 202004/08/194012/03/2020
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Constance L. Schwartz, known by her family and friends as Connie, 80, of West Hanover Township, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 in the comfort of her home. Born April 8, 1940, in Dubois, Clearfield County, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Lucille (Wineberg) Whipple. On December 9, 1960, she was united in marriage with Gary R. Schwartz, with whom she has shared a devoted union of nearly 60 years. Connie earned an Associate degree from Harrisburg Area Community College, where she had been employed as an Administrative Assistant for 23 years prior to her retirement in 1999. A member of St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Harrisburg, she had been active in the Women’s church groups and Bell Choir, as well as serving as a Youth Group Advisor. Over the years, she enjoyed traveling – to Alaska, California and other destinations – and creating memories with Gary as they traveled the country in their motor home. Connie is survived by her husband, Gary; daughter, Cynthia Robbins, of Hershey and son, Greg Schwartz, of Harrisburg. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Jeremy and Amelia Schwartz and Ashante, Vanessa and Sebastian Robbins. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, William Whipple. Her Committal Service will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, with Rev. James E. Person, officiating. In keeping with current health guidelines, attendees are encouraged to exercise proper precautions including the wearing of face coverings and appropriate social distancing. A Memorial Service will be announced in the Spring of 2021. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial contributions being made to either St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4200 Londonderry Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109 or to Hospice of Central Pennsylvania, Development Department, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

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Committal Service
Friday, December 11 2020
01:30 PM
Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
Indiantown Gap Road
Annville, PA 17003
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Hospice of Central Pennsylvania
1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 732-1000
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St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church
4200 Londonderry Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 652-6700
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