Phares Newswanger Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Phares Newswanger of Newmanstown, Pennsylvania, who passed away on January 17, 2026, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Phares Newswanger to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Jacob and Ella Newswanger (Martin); and his former wife Martha O. Newswanger (Sensenig). He is survived by: his wife Katie O. Newswanger (Oberholtzer); and his children, Glenn S. (Marian), N. M., John S. (Louise), Lloyd S. (Joyce), Ivan S. (Darlene), Ervin S. (Lois), Phares S. (Denise), Harry S. (Sheryl), Anna S. (Nelson Brubaker) of Womelsdorf, PA and Verna S. Brubaker of Bethel, PA. He is also survived by 99 grandchildren (8 not living); 310 great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren.

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