Erma F Sweigart, age 85, of the Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, formerly of Barry Twp, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - E Norwegian, Pottsville.

She was born on Tuesday, March 15, 1932, in Barry Twp.

She was a 1950 graduate of the former Hegins Twp High School.

She was a member of Barry Salem United Methodist Church, Weishample.

Erma enjoyed spending time with her family.

Her husband Allen Sweigart passed away in 2000.

She is survived by two sons, Allen Sweigart and his wife Helen of Ashland and Alvin Sweigart and his wife Pam of Ashland; five daughters, Susan Longenecker of Pine Grove, Ruth Barshinger and her husband Bill of Ono, Mary Rainis and her husband Mike of Ashland, Donna Dyszel and her husband John of Orange Park, FL, and Esther Reeder of Shamokin; twelve grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; a sister, Sarah Fehr of Pottstown; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Bob Kensinger officiating.

A viewing will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Burial will be made in the Church of God Cemetery, Weishample.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to for Alzheimer's Research to the Bright Focus Foundation, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .