Ellsworth Sweigart, Jr., 87, of Akron, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital.
He was born in East Earl to the late Ellsworth and Martha (Steinmetz) Sweigart, Sr. and was the husband of Gloria Sweigart, with whom he shared 69 years of marriage.
He was a former member of Akron United Zion Church. Ellsworth worked as a truck driver for Martin’s Limestone for 43 years. He was also involved with several local fire companies, including Akron, Warwick, and West Earl, as a fireman and fire police. He and his wife enjoyed going to their cabin with their friends.
In addition to his wife, Ellsworth is survived by a sister, Irene Miller and a brother, Warren Sweigart, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Victor Sweigart, Clarence Sweigart and Frank Sweigart; and two sisters, Verna Gerhart and Eleanor Hertzog.
A viewing will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024, from 6 to 8 PM, at Stradling Funeral Home, 30 North Ninth Street, Akron. An additional viewing will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, from 10:30 to 11 AM, at the funeral home, followed by his funeral service at 11 AM, with Pastor Tera Carick officiating. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.
