Edward Lee Swecker, 93, of Mechanicsville, MD, formerly of Valley Bend, WV, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024 in Callaway, MD. Born on September 19, 1930 in Elkins, WV, he was the son of the late Erma (Hamrick) Swecker and the late Wesley Swecker. Edward was the loving husband of the late Ida Mae Swecker, whom he married on June 22, 1953 in Montrose, WV, and who preceded him in death on July 24, 2018. He is survived by his children, Jim Swecker (Janet) of Williamsport, MD and Janet Young (David Bean) of Mechanicsville, MD, his siblings, Kathleen Maxson of Elkins, WV, Leon Swecker of OH, Ralph Swecker of OH, and Coletta Oliver of Mechanicsville, MD, and three grandchildren. Edward was preceded in death by his siblings Guy Swecker, Carrie McClure, and Paul Swecker.

Edward graduated from the West Virginia University with his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, and moved to St. Mary’s County, MD from Valley Bend, WV in August 1964. He served in the United States Army from February 1953 to January 1955. Edward was a Teacher and Extension Agent at Chopticon High School and the University of Maryland, retiring in 1992.

The family will receive friends on Friday, August 23, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where a funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Chris Owens officiating. Interment will follow at First Saints Community Church Cemetery, Leonardtown, MD. Serving as pallbearers will be Christopher Swecker, Jenny Swecker, Justin Bean, Richard Colliflower, David Bean, and Jim Swecker. Honorary pallbearer will be Darwin Engle.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Condolences may be made to the family at www.mgfh.com.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.