Neil Sweatt

Neil L. Sweatt, 84, widower of Betty A. (Christman) Sweatt, formerly of Pennsburg, died Wednesday at Chestnut Knoll, Boyertown.

Born in Clarksville, New Hampshire, he was a son of the late Haven and Mary (Hillegass) Sweatt.

He was the owner and operator of Heimbach and Sweatt Chevrolet, Pennsburg for 35 years retiring in 1987. He was a lifelong member of New Goshenhoppen United Church of Christ, East Greenville. He was a member of the American Legion and V.F.W. He also served on Pennsburg Borough Council for 8 years. He served in the Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theatre.

Survivors include a daughter Roxanne M. Cashatt of East Greenville; a son, Perry N. Sweatt and his wife, Cheryl of Pennsburg; his companion, Anna Mae Houck of Douglassville; 2 brothers, Glenn L. Perry of Colebrook, N.H. and Harold Perry of West Stewartstown, N.H.; a sister, Glenwyn Stewart of Lebanon, N.H.; 2 grandchildren, Corinne S. Kulp and her husband, Jason and Joshua T. Cashatt and 2 great grandchildren, Tyler and Kayla Kulp Along with his wife and parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Richard Stevens.

The Graveside Memorial Service is private.

Contributions may be made in his memory to New Goshenhoppen U.C.C., 1070 Church Road, East Greenville, PA 18041. Mann-Slonaker Funeral Home, East Greenville is in charge of arrangements. Please visit online to share condolences and memories at www.mannslonakerfuneralhome.com.