Julianna H. Swede

Julianna H. Swede, 72, of Parkesburg, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2013 at the Brandywine Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Edwin M. Swede, Sr. with whom she shared 52 years of marriage. Born in Mramorak, Yugoslavia, she was the daughter of the late Jakob and Eva Filer Harich. Julianna is retired from Pepperidge Farm after 30 years of service in quality control. She enjoyed volunteering with the Octorara Area Food Cupboard.

She is survived, in addition to her husband, by three children; Debra, wife of Paul Apgar of Sadsburyville, Edwin M. Swede, Jr. and wife Laurel of Nokesville, VA and Howard J. Swede and wife Kelly of Catharpin, VA, nine grandchildren and three sisters.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 11:00am from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, PA with a viewing from 9 to 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Octorara Area Food Cupboard P.O. Box 424 Parkesburg, PA 19365.