Earl Robert Swope

E. Robert “Bob” Swope, 90, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2025 at the Masonic Village of Elizabethtown. He was born on January 14, 1935 to the late Clayton G. and Ruth (Landis) Swope.

Bob graduated from Donegal High School where he was a member of the band and FFA. He worked on the family farm until his retirement. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Marietta and volunteered at the Conoy Food Bank.

Bob was quiet and easygoing. He enjoyed farming, vegetable gardening and attending auctions. He loved ice cream, home cooking, terrible puns, and delighted in dad jokes.

He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 68 years, Peggy (Eshelman) Swope; his daughter, Carol A. Tucker (David); four grandsons, Zachary Tucker (Heather), Douglas Swope (Corinna), Kory Swope (Stephanee), and Kery Swope (Brenna); nine great-grandchildren, Harrison, Kenny, Abby, Lily, Ila, Kody, Joey, Bradley, and Daniel; his sister, Julia Rodkey (Demuth); along with multiple nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Swope; and siblings, Nany Fitzkee and Gene Swope.

A memorial service will be held at 11AM on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church, 1290 River Road, Marietta, PA 17547. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Masonic Village Hospice, 98 Masonic Drive, Suite 101, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.

The family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to the wonderful staff, hospice team, and especially his caregivers on Roosevelt 4 for their kindness and care to Bob.