Irvin E Schwartz, age 86, of 11 Hillcrest Road, Hegins, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015 at the Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg.

He was born on Wednesday, June 13, 1928, in Hegins, a son of the late William H Schwartz and the late Goldie A Kimmel Schwartz.

He served in the US Army during World War II.

He was a self employed farmer and coal miner and had also worked at Hallmark Homes, Hegins.

He was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Hegins.

He was also a member of VFW Post 8237, Valley View.

Irvin enjoyed woodworking, following his granchildren's sports, and was an avid Phillies and Orioles fan.

His wife Anna M Jooss Schwartz passed away in 2010.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; a son Dennis D Schwartz; three brothers William Schwartz, Russell Schwartz, and Richard Schwartz; and by two sisters Phyllis Coleman and Betty Reidinger.

He is survived by a son, William E Schwartz and his wife Deborah of Hegins; three daughters, Gertrude L Masser and her husband Clarence of Dalmatia, Cynthia A Reiner and her husband Roy of Camp Hill, and Cathi A Schwartz and her husband Anthony Stanitis of Hegins; eight grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; four brothers, Chester Schwartz, Franklin Schwartz, Theodore Schwartz all of Hegins, and David Schwartz of Long Island, NY; two sisters, Gloria Kroh of Hegins and Patricia Moyer of Millersburg; many nieces and nephews; and his two companions, Lucky and Jack.

Funeral services will be held at the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Curtis Zemencik officiating.

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

Burial will be private at the convenience of the family in Friedens Cemetery, Hegins.

Memorial contributions can be made to VFW Post 8237, P.O. Box 276, Hegins PA 17938.

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