Rita A. Swartz

Passed March 8, 2026

Gettysburg, PA

The world bids farewell to Rita A. Swartz (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania), departing on March 8, 2026 at the age of 72. Rita leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Rita A. Swartz or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles H. Champlain and Pauline Hoffman Champlain. She is survived by: her husband Jerry C. Swartz; her daughters, Angela Hauer of Mosheim, TN, Chrystal Swartz (Matt) of Gettysburg, PA and Mari Barrett (David) of Chuckey, TN; her grandchildren, Elizabeth, McLain (Shane), Brittany Greene (Joshua), Abigail, Strine, Trinity Strine, Emilie Huff, Garylee Huff III, Elijah Barrett, Neva Barrett and Oliva Barrett; her great grandchildren, Noah Bove, Alexzander McClain, Alayna Flanary, Dominick Potter and Jameson McClain; and her sisters, Myrtle Anderson of Florida, Rachel Redding of Gettysburg, PA and Delphine Shinn of West Virginia. She is also survived by her family watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 12th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Monahan Funeral Home (125 Carlisle St, Gettysburg, PA 17325). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 12th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

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