Joseph John Swiss Jr.

Joseph John Swiss, Jr. known by his friends and family simply as “Joe” died peacefully on September 18, 2025. He is the beloved husband of Susan Marie (Sanders) Swiss and loving grandfather of Nathan Swiss. He is the devoted brother-in-law of Patricia Pepper and her husband Dr. Michael Pepper of Georgia. Joe was preceded in death by his son, John Joseph Swiss.

Joe was born on May 11, 1948 in Erie, Pennsylvania to the late Margaret L. Anderson and the late Joseph John Swiss, Sr.

Joe dedicated his life to the Lord and his career to helping others learn and understand the Catholic faith.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on October 4th at 10am at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 118 East 2nd Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701. Interment St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Frederick with reception immediately following in the Fellowship Hall.

In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to the Joe Swiss Evangelization Initiative. This fund furthers the opportunity to Evangelize adults and families which is a cause near and dear to Joe.

This furthers the Evangelization efforts of the Pastorate through technology and training for professional and volunteer ministry leaders. Joe recognized the need and valued the use of new and existing technology to advance the message of Jesus Christ. Monies will be used to upgrade and install new technology on the campus in large gathering spaces and classrooms. It could include hardware and software. Through a combined effort that focuses on technology and training for leaders, the Evangelization efforts of the Pastorate will be propelled forward though the Joe Swiss Evangelization Initiative.

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