Leon Sweitzer, Sr

Leon J. Sweitzer, Sr., 76, of Alsace Township, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019 at 9:08 am in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. He was the husband of Donna L. (Stibitz) Sweitzer. Born in Reading, Mr. Sweitzer was the son of the late Luther and Susan (Brown) Sweitzer. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was a truck driver for Tri-State Trucking. Mr. Sweitzer was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed cooking for friends and family through his side business known as Bubba's Barbeque. He was also a member of North End Rod and Gun Club and Camp Flatlander. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Justine L. Stump (Chopper), wife of Michael D. Stump of Alsace Township; Todd L. Blankenbiller, partner of Cynthia K. Rutkowski, who passed away November 17, 2017; Leon J. Sweitzer, Jr. (Butch) of Alsace Township and his grandchildren Justin J. Stump; Coryn L. Stump; Lexi M. Stump, Ryan L. Blankenbiller and his great grandson Justin Corey Stump (Juddy). Mr. Sweitzer was preceded in death by his grandson Corey M. Stump who passed away September 1999. Also surviving are his siblings John L. Sweitzer of Douglassville; Jacob R. Sweitzer of Reading; Ruth E. Degler of Topton; Janet L. Fick of Temple; and Yvonne M. Kapelski of Muhlenberg Township. Mr. Sweitzer was also preceded in death by siblings Donald R. Sweitzer; Barry M. Sweitzer; Laura M. Wanner; Carolyn J. Pfleger and Margie Angstadt.
Funeral Services will be held in Bean Funeral Home, North 16th & Rockland Streets, Hampden Heights, Friday, May 3, 2019 at 10:00 am. Reverend Merrill R. Marisseau will officiate. Interment with Military Honors rendered by the United States Army Honor Guard will follow in Spies-Zion Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends in Bean Funeral Home, Thursday, May 2, 2019 5:00-8:00 pm and Friday 9:00-10:00 am. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517 in memory of Mr. Leon J. Sweitzer. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com