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Loretta M. Sweitzer

August 4, 1930 — October 6, 2025

Red Lion

Loretta M. Sweitzer

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Red Lion—Loretta M. (Godfrey) Sweitzer, 95, passed away Monday, October 06, 2025 at Victorian Villas – Dallastown. She was the wife of the late Walter A. Sweitzer who passed away in 2001.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00AM, Friday October 10, 2025 at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion. Officiating the service will be her pastor, the Rev. Laura E. Holtzapple. A viewing will be held from 10-11:00AM, Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be held in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens.

Born August 04, 1930 in Red Lion, she was the daughter of the late Curtis E. and Edna M. (Keeney) Godfrey

Employed as a residential and commercial cleaner, working throughout the area, she also worked with various local agencies as a senior companion.

She was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, enjoyed playing bingo and was a very social person.

Mrs. Sweitzer is survived by two sons, David L. Sweitzer of New Jersey and Curtis K. Sweitzer and his wife, Nancy of York; daughter-in-law, Joan E. Sweitzer of Felton; one grandchild, Matthew J. Sweitzer and his wife, Jennifer of York; two great grandchildren, Gram A. and Logan Holly Sweitzer; one sister, Bernice Zellers of York; loyal neighbor, Gary H. Leighty of Dallastown and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Dennis A. Sweitzer and four siblings, Glen and Ken Godfrey and Orpha Bahn and Esther Hengst.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Rescue Fire Co. No. 1, 50 S. School Pl, Dallastown, Pa 17313 or a charity of your choice.

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35 Gotham Place, Red Lion, PA 17356

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