Mary Pearl Sweany Hickman, 105 formerly of Washington, PA passed away Friday June 19, 2020.
She was born February 9, 1915 in Deemston Borough a daughter of the late Clyde Alton and Pearl Bane Sweany.
Mrs. Hickman was a 1932 graduate of East Bethlehem High School.
A homemaker, Mary was also employed in the Housekeeping Dept. of Washington Hospital.
Before relocating to Washington, Mrs. Hickman was an active member of the East Bethlehem Baptist Church in Deemston.
Since 1969 she has been a member of the Friendship Community Church, Washington where she was a member of the Choir.
She enjoyed attending family gatherings and attending church functions and Crossword Puzzles.
On September 26, 1932 she married Allen "Grump "Hickman who passed away June 28, 1975. They had been married 42 years at the time of his death.
Surviving are two sons, Ronald Hickman (Peg) of Ellsworth, PA and Wayne Hickman (Jane) of Winston, OH; two daughters in law, Cathy Hickman and Elaine Hickman; 13 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 23 great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased in addition to her parents and husband are two sons, Thomas A. Hickman and Howard Lee Hickman; four brothers, Edgar, Clyde, John, and Leonard Sweany; five sisters, Catherine Sweany, Evelyn Powers, Helen Youhouse, Ruth Riggle and Vivian Sweany.

A private visitation will be held Wednesday June 24, 2020 in the John B. Greenlee Funeral Home Ltd. 2830 Main St. Beallsville, Pa. Family and friends are invited to a Public Graveside Service to be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday June 24, 2020 in the Beallsville Cemetery. Rev. George Lammay will officiate.