Faye (Shuman) Sweger

E. Faye Shuman (Flickinger) Sweger

Faye entered into eternal life on February 5, 2015.  Faye was born on July 31, 1915, and she was the daughter of the late Catherine   (Huntsburger) Shuman and Albert Urban Shuman and the widow of Nevin G. Sweger, Sr.   Faye was the last surviving sibling of Murray (Gertrude), Forrest (Mary), Robert (Katharine),   Clyde (Dorothy) and Ada Shuman (Mohler) Perry.  Her last home was at the Church of God Home in Carlisle; however, she lived for many years outside of Mechanicsburg as well as in Florida and  Texas.  She loved to tell people that she was going to live to be 100 years old; however, she only lived to be 99 ½ years old – slightly missing her proclamation.

Faye graduated from Mechanicsburg High School , and she retired from the Division of Poultry and Eggs, Department of Agriculture for the State of Pennsylvania.  Faye also worked for a number of years as a waitress in a number of local establishments.   She was the oldest surviving member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on the Wertzville Road.  Faye enjoyed working in her garden and crocheting as a pastime activity.

She is survived by her daughter, Barbara (David) W. Forney of Carlisle, and her son, Nevin, of Bellefonte.  She has two grandchildren, Robert (Megan) Weary, III, Keswick, VA and Michelle McKeehan, Carlisle.  Faye’s one great-granddaughter is Eloise Weary.  Also surviving are: Bernice (James) Snyder and Doris Rohde (husband Marvin deceased) of Texas, as well as numerous step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Her nieces and nephews are numerous as well.  She was preceded in death by a grandson, Nevin Wayne “Bubb.”

All are welcome to join Faye’s family at her viewing on Friday, February 13, 2015, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Myers - Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory , 37 East Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055; and at her funeral service on Saturday, February 14, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church , 6839 Wertzville Road, Enola, PA 17025; with Pastor Anne-Rose Reeves officiating.  Faye’s family invites everyone to join them for a time of food and fellowship at her church immediately following the funeral service.  Burial will be private in St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery in Enola.  Honored to be pallbearers are: Donald Shuman, Ronald Deitch, Jr., Robert Cooper, Wayne Sweger, Clyde Shuman, Rick Gentile, and Robert Kimmel.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Faye’s church, St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church , 6839 Wertzville Road, Enola, PA 17025.  Be kind to each other and give each other the gift of time.

Faye’s family has entrusted her care to Myers – Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421.  Read Faye’s full obituary, view her memorial video and portrait, and sign her official guest book at www.Myers-Buhrig.com .