Theodore E Schwartz, age 83, of Hegins, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024 at his residence.

He was born on Thursday, June 26, 1941, in Hegins, a son of the late William H Schwartz and the late Goldie A (Kimmel) Schwartz.

Ted was a 1959 graduate of Tri-Valley High School. He was an active FFA member and a member of the high school baseball team.

He served in the Army reserves in the 131st Engineers.

Ted worked at Agway Sacramento, Spread Eagle Farms, and then at Michaels Foods until his retirement. He was the proud business owner of Schwartz Farms Fancy Fruits and Produce.

After retirement Ted continued his hobby of raising strawberries, sweet corn, and tomatoes. He also enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family.

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

He was preceded in death by four brothers, Russell, Irvin, Richard, and Chester Schwartz, and two sisters, Phyllis Coleman and Betty Readinger.

He is survived by his wife Katie V (Reiner) Schwartz, to whom he was married for 58 years.

He is also survived by two sons, Darin M Schwartz and his wife Cynthia of Klingerstown and Derrick A Schwartz and his wife Nicole of Klingerstown; a daughter, Dana L Shope and her husband Matthew of Duncannon; five grandchildren, Maria Casey, Eliza Schwartz, Robert Schwartz, Tristan Schwartz, and Ava Shope; a great grandson, Atlas Casey; two brothers, Frank Schwartz and David Schwartz; two sisters, Gloria Kroh and Patricia Moyer; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc, Valley View, on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Michael C Klahr officiating.

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

Burial will be in Friedens Cemetery, Hegins.

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