Wayne Harry Swartz
Uniontown
Wayne Harry Swartz, 81, of Uniontown, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 13, 2025, after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma.
He was born November 12, 1943, in Uniontown, to Paul Woodward and Pauline Rishel Swartz.
Wayne was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a dedicated educator of mathematics. He will be remembered for his passion for antique farm tractors, especially for his love of red International Harvesters.
Wayne taught mathematics for 36 years at Uniontown Area High School, where he also built the Advanced Placement Calculus program. He spent 24 years as an adjunct professor of mathematics at Penn State University.
He farmed all of his life. In his later years, he was known as the “Hay Man!”
Wayne was a member of New Salem Presbyterian Church, a lifetime member of the National Education Association (NEA) and Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA), and a longtime volunteer for the Sandy Hill Quaker Cemetery.
Wayne touched the lives of many with his kindness, humor, and resilience. He faced the challenges of multiple myeloma with unwavering strength and grace, inspiring everyone who knew him.
Wayne is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Martha; his sister, Nancy Swartz; sister-in- law, Joan Jones; three children, Paul (Kelly) Swartz, Melanie (Brian) Winklosky, and Greg (Heather) Swartz; as well as eight grandchildren, of whom he was VERY proud: Jacob and Zachary Swartz; Madison and Dylan Winklosky; and Jordan, Madeline, Sarah and Samantha Swartz.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the following organizations dedicated to multiple myeloma research and support:
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF): The MMRF is the largest nonprofit in the world solely focused on accelerating a cure for multiple myeloma. They drive the development of next-generation therapies, leverage data to identify optimal treatment approaches, and empower patients and the community with resources. Donations at www.themmrf.org
International Myeloma Foundation (IMF): The IMF is the first and largest global foundation focusing specifically on multiple myeloma. Their mission focuses on research, education, support, and advocacy to improve the quality of life for myeloma patients while working toward prevention and a cure. Donations at https://www.myeloma.org/donate Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 17, in the DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, 35 South Mill Street, New Salem, where visitation continues Friday, July 18, from 10 until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m., with Pastor Ken Jones officiating.
Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery, Uniontown.
www.dearthfh.com