Joseph R. Sweeney

Joseph R. Sweeney, age 69 ofBiglerville, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2011 at Gettysburg Hospital. He was born Friday, March 6, 1942 in Upper Darby the son of Angelina (Buscalia) Sweeney of Norristown and the late Joseph Sweeney. Joseph was employed by Gettysburg Times for 10 years as a rural carrier in the York Springs area. He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He is also survived by four sons: Lukes S. Sweeney, Runnemede, NJ, Darren J. Sweeney, Deptford, NJ, Nelson T. Sweeney, Blackwood, NJ, Joseph R. Sweeney, Gettysburg, PA; six grandchildren: Nicholas Sweeney, Dani Rae Sweeney, Arielle Sweeney, Jason Sweeney, Meagan Cutting, Errin Sweeney and three great-grandchildren: Colton Sweeney, Anthony Jason Ribchinsky, Audrie Coon; three brothers Raymond Sweeney of Phoenix, AZ, Wayne Sweeney of Florida and Jeffrey Sweeney of Trooper, PA. Professional services are being handled by Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., 111 South Main Street, Bendersville. Graveside services with military honors will be held Friday, December 16 at 9:30 AM at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors Foundation, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256.