U.S. Navy

Robert Edward Schwartz, 90, of Robesonia, PA, passed away Friday, February 16th, at Reading Hospital & Medical Center, West Reading.

Robert was born in Womelsdorf, PA on June 1, 1927, a son of the late Mabel M. (Beidler) and John I. Schwartz.

He was the widower of Vivian L. (Knier) Schwartz.

Robert served in the U.S. Navy as a Seaman 2nd Class in WW II. He was awarded a Pacific Theater Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon, and Victory Medal.

He worked as a Designer at Gloray Knitting Mills for 43 years and retired in 1989.

He was a member of the American Legion Richland Post and VFW of Womelsdorf.

Robert is survived by a daughter, Gail L., wife of Eric Bricker, of Robesonia, PA, one grandchild, Krista, wife of Christopher Rumer, and two step great grandsons.

He is predeceased by three sisters: Ruth Meiser, Marie Lutz and Helen Smith.

Services are private at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements entrusted to John P. Feeney Funeral Home, Inc., 625 N. 4th St., Reading, PA 19601, 610-372-4160. Condolences may be left at www.johnfeeneyfuneralhome.com.