Alvin J Schwartz Jr., age 73, of Good Spring, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023 at Northern Dauphin Nursing and Rehab Center, Millersburg..

He was born on Wednesday, July 6, 1949, in Pottsville, a son of the late Alvin J Schwartz, Sr and the late Hattie D (Lucas) Schwartz.

Alvin was a heavy equipment operator for Barren Coal Company, Pottsville, prior to becoming disabled.

He was a former member of the Joliett Fire Company and the Friedensburg Gun Club.

He was preceded in death by his parents; by two sisters, Caroline Hoffman and Joan Lowthert, and a brother, Albert Schwartz.

He is survived by his wife Deborah A (Herb) Schwartz, to whom he was married for 51 years.

He is also survived by a daughter, Mindy E Weaver and her husband Scott of Halifax; a son, Matthew L Schwartz and his wife Abbie of Hegins; a grandson, Joshua L Schwartz of Hegins; two step grandsons, Jeffery A Weaver of Halifax and Derek S Weaver of Florida; two sisters, Nancy Bixler of Fearnot and Anna Madden of Millersburg; a brother, Joseph Schwartz of Delaware; a sister in law, Donna Schwartz of Hegins; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc, Valley View, on Friday, April 14, 2023, at 1:00 pm, with Rev. Suzanne Elliott officiating.

A viewing was held from noon to 1:00 pm on Friday at the funeral home.

Burial was in the Church of God Cemetery, Valley View.

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