Mary Jane (Peiffer) Szwedko age 89 of Sharpsburg PA passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 with her family by her side. A lifelong native of Sharpsburg, she served many roles in the community. She was the Sharpsburg borough secretary and treasurer, a member of the Sharpsburg Fireman’s Auxiliary Association and her strong faith made her a valued member of the St Mary’s Christian Mothers Group. Mary Jane was a graduate of Sharpsburg High School class of 1955. To know Mary Jane was to love her. Her kindness and compassion had her always putting everyone else’s needs before hers, even to her last days. What brought Mary Jane the most joy was her family and friends. She loved to travel and also the occasional stop at a casino. She is survived by her two sons Joseph M (Jean) Szwedko, Jeffrey Szwedko (Jennifer Newman) Daughter-in-law, Mary Kay Szwedko (Dan Lanese) and her grandchildren Brittany Szwedko, Nick (Jenna) Szwedko, Jayna Szwedko (Michael Whitfield) and goddaughter Patty Haley. Mary Jane’s brother, Jim Peiffer (Carol) and sister Patricia Gempe (Chuck). Nieces and Nephews Todd, Jennifer, Maggie, Michael, and Michelle. Mary Jane’s greatest pride and joy were her grandchildren, Brittany, Nick and Jayna Szwedko. Mary Jane was proceeded in death by many loved ones including her Husband Joseph B Szwedko, parents Clarence and Anna Peiffer, son Jack Szwedko, granddaughter Brittany Szwedko and brother Bob Peiffer. Most recently the loss of sister in law Carol Peiffer. Friends and family will be received Friday, October 30 from 2 to 8pm at Slater Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. Sharpsburg, 820 Main Street, Sharpsburg, PA 15215. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Christ The King Parish in St. Mary Church, 210 Garnier Street, Sharpsburg, PA 15215 on Saturday, October 31st at 10am. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Hope Hospice, Parkview ambulance service or St Margaret Foundation in memory of Mary Jane Szwedko.