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WYOMING - Florence A. Swartz, of Wyoming, passed away Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, in Kent General Hospital. She was 76. She was born on Nov. 2, 1934, in Defiance, Pa., the daughter of the late Edward and …
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WYOMING - Florence A. Swartz, of Wyoming, passed away Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, in Kent General Hospital. She was 76. She was born on Nov. 2, 1934, in Defiance, Pa., the daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth Young Lowe. She was also preceded in death by siblings, Edward Lowe, Kathryn Lowe Rose, and Dorothy Lowe Hardester. Florence is survived by her husband of 51 years, George W. Swartz Jr.; a son, George W. Swartz III and his wife Karen; a daughter, Anne L. Swartz Simmons and her husband Brian; a brother, Seibert D. Lowe and his wife Sharon; grandchildren, Jeffrey K. Still, Angel M. Swartz Raser, Andrew J. Swartz, Ryan J. Simmons, and Victoria A. Simmons; and three great-grandchildren, Jacob B. Raser, Lunden W. K. Still, and Ian P. Raser. Florence enjoyed life as a homemaker and Mother. She loved puzzles, stitchery and games of all sorts. Florence amazed her family with her great interest in genealogy and could remember endless facts and information about family history. She was an avid reader and storywriter, and was always interested in learning new things. Florence also took great joy in playing with her grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and was always a child at heart. There will be a viewing for friends and family at 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, and services at noon followed by a fellowship luncheon at the Wyoming United Methodist Church, 216 Wyoming Mill Road, Dover, DE 19904. A graveside service at Barratt's Chapel Cemetery, Frederica, DE 19946, will follow the luncheon. All are welcome to attend. Flowers are welcome, but in lieu of flowers, donations may also be made in Florence's name to the Wyoming United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 389, Wyoming, DE 19934. Letters of condolence can be sent via www.pippinfuneralhome.com.