John R. Newswanger

John R. Newswanger, 82, of Roaring Spring, passed away Friday Evening, Dec. 29, 2023, at his home.

He was born on Aug. 22, 1941, in Lancaster County; son of the late David and Alice (Ringler) Newswanger. On March 29, 1966, he married Mabel (Horst) Newswanger in Bowmansville.

In addition to his wife, John is survived by a son, Lloyd Newswanger (Lisa) of Newville; two grandchildren, Brenden of San Diego, California and Rachel at home; brothers, Leroy of Bowmansville, Earl (Alta) of Kentucky, Amos (Edna) of Martinsburg, and Leon (Dianne) of Bowmansville; sisters, Elsie (Morris Ramer) of Missouri, Ruth of Bowmansville, Susie (John Aaron Shirk) of Goodville, Faye (David Esh) of Florida; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a son, Lavon; and a brother, Lester (Bertha) of Indiana.

John was a long-time dairy farmer and owned Newswanger’s Bike Shop. He was a member of the Old Order Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.

A funeral was held Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, at the Martinsburg Old Older Mennonite Church, Martinsburg, PA 16662.

Arrangements by Stone Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc .; Woodbury, (www.stonefuneralhomewoodbury.com).