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John Harold
Sweigart
Jan 31, 1944 — Nov 2, 2026
Lancaster
Thursday
Zeltenreich Cemetery
11:00 - 11:30 am (Eastern time)
John H. Sweigart, 82, a resident of Lancaster Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, formerly of Narvon, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026.
He was the husband of Linda C. Mills Sweigart, and they just recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. Born in Bird-In-Hand, he was the son of the late Curtis F. and minnie M. Englert Sweigart.
John retired in 2002 from B. J. Baldwin Electric where he had been employed for many years. Following his retirement, he had a stand at New Holland Sales Stables where he sold boots, saddles and tack. He was a member of Trinity E. C. Church in Terre Hill. He enjoyed hunting big game and turkey, horses and rodeos, and watching Westerns and Hunting Shows.
Surviving besides his wife are three children, John H., Jr., husband of Mandy Sweigart of Blue Ball, William “Mike” husband of Shelly Sweigart of Trout Run, and Jonell wife of Rodney Kurtz of East Earl; 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; a sister, Jean Mower of New Holland; and a brother-in-law, Barry Gehman of New Holland. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Tabitha Sweigart, and by siblings, Galen Sweigart, Curtis Sweigart, Norma Buzzard, Fay Gehman, Dorothy Binkley, Alverta Diem, Genevieve Sweigart and Maria Harsh.
A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, November 12, at 11:00 A.M. at Zeltenreich’s Cemetery, 752 Hollander Road, New Holland, PA. Following the service a time of fellowship will be held at Trinity E. C. Church, 110 E. Main St., Terre Hill, PA. To send an online condolence to the family, visit www.GroffEckenroth.com Arrangements by the Groff High Funeral Home, New Holland, PA
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