Edna E. Swartfager, 84, of the Village of Monroe near Knox, died early Monday morning, September 29, 2014, at Clairview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sligo.
Born October 22, 1929, in Cherry Run, she was the daughter of Jesse Jewel and Ruth Ellen (Greenwalt) Stitt.
She married Harold Lee Swartfager on April 14, 1961. He preceded her in death on April 30, 1998.
In her early years, Mrs. Swartfager worked at Warren State Hospital, Clarion Osteopathic Community Hospital, A.S.R Supply and the former County Home now known as Clairview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She also worked for many area families taking care of their loved ones. She then worked for Clarion University as a house mother, known by many as "Mrs. Ed" until her retirement on January 24, 2003.
Mrs. Swartfager was of the Protestant faith and attended Grace Community Church in Curllsville and Bethany Crossroads Church near Knox until her decline in health prevented her from doing so.
She was also a member of the Monroe Community Center where she loved helping with the annual sauerkraut supper.
Mrs. Swartfager enjoyed putting together puzzles, embroidering, gardening, and visiting with family and friends.
Survivors include her five children, Benji Stitt and his wife, Patsy, of Rimersburg, Debbie Jo Snyder and her husband, Bob, of Curllsville, Ken Swartfager and his wife, Kim, of Knox, Marlene Hartzell and her husband, Joe, of Curllsville and Roger Swartfager and his wife, Kelly, of Knox; 11 grandchildren, Tristan Craig, Gary Jr. (Missy) Craig, Thomas (Sheila) Craig, Matthew (Lisa) Craig, Dustin (fiancAC. Annie) Swartfager, Derek (Torri) Swartfager, Justin (Becky) Hartzell, Meagan (Jason) Kriebel, Kyle Swartfager, Hannah Swartfager and Jed Beichner; 20 great-grandchildren and one on the way; two brothers, Connel Stitt and Gary Stitt; two sisters, Meriam Shook and Marjorie Horner; several brothers- and sisters-in-law; many nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Dave "Curly" Cessna.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Edgar and Ronald; and a sister, Patricia Hawk.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1, in the McEntire-Weaver Funeral Home in Knox.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2014, at the funeral home with the Rev. Chris Lewis officiating.
Interment will follow at St. Marks Cemetery in Monroe.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to Charitable Deeds, 98 Hickory Nut Lane, Knox, PA 16232 or the Knox Library, P.O. Box 510, Knox, PA 16232.
To view and share photos or leave an online condolence, visit www.mcentire-weaverfuneralhome.com.

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