Fayette County Genealogy Project
Obituaries
SWEARENGEN-On the 29th ult., of Dysentery, Daniel, son of Daniel and Mary Elizabeth Swearengen, of Monroe, aged 6 years.
SWEARENGEN-In Monroe, September 29, 1863, Daniel, son of Daniel and Mary E. Swearingen, aged seven years, one month and one day.
But oh! ye would not have me stay,
When Jesus calls me to depart,
And I so long to fly away.
He calls me to my blessed home;
O! come, Lord Jesus, quickly come!
My loved ones check the mourning tears;
I cannot, must not, linger here.
For though from this fair earth I go,
My resting place is not below.
Daisy, spread your wings and fly.
Waft, oh ! waft, me to the sky.
And when ye kneel upon the ground,
Beside the spot where I shall lie,
Ye'll find an angel hovering round,
And pointing upward to the sky.
He says, why mourn ye by this tomb,
Your darling is in his upper home.
Then ye must upward look and view,
My little spirit far above;
I will look down to smile on you,
And whisper of my Savior's love.
There's room for all on Jesus' breast,
Then follow me to his sweet rest.
George Dawson SWEARINGEN (1849-1852)
Died, of typhoid fever on the morning of March the 23d, George Dawson, only son of Mrs. Sarah H. Swearingen, of Uniontown. This interesting little boy was removed from this wild and wicked world, just like a tender little flower is removed from the open field and planted in the enclosed garden. He was born April 5, 1849, and was not quite 5 years old when called away from the embrace of a tender mother, and affectionate friends. Young as he was he was a Sunday School scholar, and was full of questions and inquiries of a moral and religious character. How early the infant mind may be taught to think of Heaven and the things which belong to our greatest happiness.
Remainder of obituary is unreadable.
George H. SWEARINGEN
(1853-1924)
G. H. Swearingen, Former Dunbar Merchant, Dies
George H. Swearingen, 72 years old, a merchant for nearly half a century and one of the most widely known residents of that community, died this morning at 4:30 o'clock at the Bunting homestead at Dunbar following a long illness. Mr. Swearingen erected the largest business block in Dunbar and was engaged in general merchandising from 1870 until two years ago when he retired. The widow, whose maiden name was Bunting and a number of relatives survive. No arrangements have been for the funeral.
Notes from contributor:
Interment–Oak Grove Cemetery, Uniontown.
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE DUNBAR
By Donna R. Myers & Bonnie L. Zurick, Page 26
"George H. Swearingen was born in Hopwood in 1853. In 1876 he became a partner with George W. Poster in the general mercantile business and bought out Porter in 1880. While attending the 1893 World's Fair, his building burned down. He soon opened his new store in the brick building on Railroad Street, which is still standing (2002) and is used as a residence. If you look closely, you can see his name still painted on the side of the building and a bronze plate bearing his name and date at the top. His home is still standing on Church Street across from his business. He did over $40,000 worth of business yearly, was a large property holder in the borough, a member of the Royal Arcanum, a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Dunbar Presbyterian Church and a strong and active member of the Republican Party. President McKinley appointed him Postmaster at Dunbar, which was confirmed by the US Senate in June of 1897. Swearingen spent several years on the Dunbar Council and was a highly respected citizen of Fayette County. An excerpt from Nelson’s book states, "He enjoys the highest esteem, regard and confidence of all those privileged to know him and an enviable reputation with all classes for his sense of honor and his unimpeachable integrity in business transactions". What an epitaph to a man who contributed much to the history of our town.”
Harry 'Walter' SWEARINGEN (1919-2004)
Harry (Walter) Swearingen, 84, of Brownsville, Pa., formerly of Strol Acres, Pa., died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004, in Jefferson Hospital. He was born Dec. 14, 1919, son of the late Harry Van and Ethel Teggart Swearingen. He was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, the Brownsville Oddfellows, the Masonic Lodge of Charleroi, and the DAV, and was formerly employed by Brownsville Construction Company, the Charleroi Builders Supply Company, and a self-employed carpenter. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II, in the European Theater where he received one Silver Star and two Bronze Stars.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Martha E. Franks Swearingen; two daughters and sons-in-law, Pamela and Joe Rizzo of Springfield, Va., and Candance and Jack McConnell of Elizabeth; two granddaughters, Amy Cole of Rio De Janeiro, and Carrie Rizzo of Woodbridge, Va.; one grandson, Chad McConnell of Elizabeth; and a brother, John Swearingen of Brownsville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William Swearingen; and six sisters, Virginia Dannels, Lillian Swearingen, Rachael Sheehan, Anna Swearingen, Eleanor Kelley and Jean Olson.
Family and friends remember Mr. Swearingen with the following. God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around you and whispered "come to me". With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away, although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, "he only takes the best". Friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m., at the ED MELENYZER FUNERAL HOMES INC., Roscoe, Pa., where a funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m., in the funeral home, with Pastor Dan Owen of the Grace United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill.
Martha Franks SWEARINGEN (1926-2008)
Martha Franks Swearingen, 81, of Brownsville, Fayette County, Pa., went to be with her Lord, Monday, March 31, 2008. She was born December 5, 1926, in Brownsville, a daughter of the late Walter and Nellie Biddle Franks. She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church and the Brownsville Garden Club. She attended Douglas Business School after graduation and was employed by the Federal Reserve Bank during World War II. Martha and her husband, Walter, who passed away September 22, 2004, celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary that same year. Martha enjoyed gardening, painting the wooden projects created by her husband, as well as, tole painting. She had an avid interest in politics, enjoyed reading, and was an enthusiastic antique collector.
We are comforted in knowing: God looked around his garden and he found an empty place. He then looked down upon this earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful, he only takes the best. He saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb so he closed your weary eyelids and whispered "Peace be thine". It breaks our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone for part of us went with you the day God called you home.
Martha will be sadly missed by her two daughters and sons-in-law; Pamela and Joseph Rizzo, of Springfield, Va., Candace and Jack McConnell, of Elizabeth, Pa., and three grandchildren: Amy Cole (Jason), of Saratoga, Calif., Carrie Rizzo (Mike), of Woodbridge, Va., and Chad McConnell, of Elizabeth, two sisters: Marjorie Ryan and Connie McClelland, both of Brownsville; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Lucinda Feeney and Jody Gordon, and a brother, Abe Franks.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 today, April 3, and Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the ED MELENYZER FUNERAL HOMES, INC., Roscoe, Washington County, Pa., where the funeral service will be held Friday, at 11:30 a.m., with Pastor Randy Landerman, of the Grace United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment to follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Route 40 East, Brier Hill, Fayette County, Pa.
MARY JANE SWEARINGEN
Mrs. Mary Jane Swearingen, 33 years old, died at her home near Dunbar, Sunday evening, death being due to pneumonia. She is survived by her husband, Owen Swearingen, four sons and two daughters; her mother, Mrs. Alvena Bryner, of Ohiopyle; two brothers, Harry Bryner of Nanticoke and Clyde Bryner at home, and two sisters, Mrs. Lester Cagey of Point Marion and Mrs. J. E. Hines of Pittsburg.
Ralph SWEARINGEN died in 1871. His obit was contributed to the Fayette
County USGenWeb Project.(17)
A young man by the name of Ralph Swearingen, was killed near Dunbar Furnace,
on last Sunday. The Furnace train was passing by the Furnace and he was standing
on a box car in front and as the train passed under a shoot he was looking back,
his head coming in contact with timbers, he was killed instantly.
The Genius of Liberty, Nov 9, 1871
William Earl SWEARINGEN (1918-2003)
William Earl Swearingen, 84, of Hampden Township, Pa., passed away Thursday, July 24, 2003 in Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, Pa. He was born November 14, 1918 in Brownsville, Pa., son of Harry V. and Ethel Swearingen. William served seven years in the military during World War II with service in the European Theatre with the Third Armored Division of the First Army. He was awarded two Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts. He retired from Pomeroy's Department Store where he worked as the Head Carpenter for 28 years. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Lemoyne, Pa., Kabob Hiking Club, Disabled American Veterans, and Third Armored Division Association. William was a lover of the outdoors and spent many hours fishing and hiking and also enjoyed bowling. He especially loved being with his family! He is survived by his wife, Doris M. Swearingen; children: Cheryl L., wife of James C. Ehmer, of Danville, Pa., Debra L., wife of the Rev. Gregory L. Sheffer, Mechanicsburg, Pa., Scott V. Swearingen and wife, Brenda, of Mechanicsburg, Pa., and Tami S., wife of Thomas J. Zdunski, of Enola, Pa. His pride and joy were his grandchildren--three grandsons: Gregory Sheffer, Jason A. Sheffer, and Kyle T. Zdunski, five granddaughters: Jamie L. Koppenhaver, Erin M. Swearingen, Kara L. Swearingen, Sarah A. Zdunski, and Katie N. Zdunski; and three great grandchildren: Allison R. Sheffer, Madison R. Sheffer and Lucas William Sheffer. He is also survived by two brothers: John R. Swearingen and Harry Walter Swearingen both of Brownsville, Pa. A Memorial Service was held on Monday, July 28, 2003 at 7 p.m. in Grace United Methodist Church, 313 Herman Avenue, Lemoyne, Pa. Interment was in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Tri-County Association of the Blind, 1800 North Second Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102. Arrangements were by the CREMATION SOCIETY OF PENNSYLVANIA, 4100 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109.
Eleanor Reiss SWEET
(1944-2012)
Eleanor Reiss Sweet
Eleanor (Riess) Sweet, age 68, died unexpectedly at her home in Smithfield, Pa., on Thursday, August 23, 2012 and went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ. Eleanor was born on February 11, 1944 in Longview, Washington the daughter of Anthony Reiss and Regina (Wessels) Reiss. Preceding her in death were her parents, three sisters and one brother. Eleanor was a very faithful member of the Bethel Baptist Church of Uniontown, Pa. She was co-owner operator of Jim Sweet Appliance Repair. She was a very avid bowler at Manor Lanes in Hopwood. Surviving are her loving husband of 51 years, Jim Sweet; three children, Anita Warnick and husband Bob of Colonial Beach, Virginia, Marilyn Sweet at home and Timothy Sweet of Los Angeles, California, four grandchildren: Alyse, Michael, Connor and Emily Warnick; and one brother, Edward Reiss and wife Carol of Decatur, Illinois. The family will receive friends in the DEAN C. WHITEMARSH FUNERAL HOME, 134 West Church Street, Fairchance, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 until 11 a.m., the hour of Service with Pastor Bryan Kelley officiating. Interment will follow in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Georges Township, Pa. In lieu of Flowers, Eleanor Sweet’s memorial contributions may be made to the Bethel Baptist Church of Uniontown, 998 North Gallatin Avenue Extension, Uniontown, PA 15401.
MRS. ANNA DWYRE SWEENEY
Mrs. Anna Dwyre Sweeney, aged 70 years, wife of James Sweeney, of Connellsville, died at 7:45 o’clock Wednesday evening, February 6, 1935, in Connellsville State hospital, following a five months illness of complications. Besides her husband, 10 children survive: Mrs. M. B. Donavan, of Gates; Mrs. Robert Kesler, Connellsville; Mrs. Joseph Millen, Midland; and D. H., Alex, John, Anna, Margaret, Thomas and Edward Sweeney, all at home. Five brothers: Joseph Dwyre, of Pittsburgh; Frank, of Erie; and Alex, John and William Dwyre, all of Plymouth, also survive. Mrs. Sweeney was a member of the Altar and Rosary Societies of St. Vincent DePaul R. C. church, Leisenring. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
James
SWEENEY died in 1938. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(2)
An employ of the H. C. Frick Coke Company for over 40 years, James Sweeney, aged
71, well-known throughout the Fayette coal mining district, died at 4 o'clock
Sunday afternoon, January 16, 1938, in the family home at Leisenring No. 1 after
an extended illness. Born in Ireland, he came to the United States when
16 years of age and went to work in the anthracite mines, near Hazelton.
He later came to Fayette county and entered the employe of the Frick company,
by whom he was pensioned. He worked at Valley, Bradord and Leisenring.
Mrs. Sweeney died three years ago. Surviving are the following children,
Mrs. M. B. Donovan and John Sweeney, of Gates; Mrs. Joseph Mullen, Midland; Ms.
R. J. Kessler, Connellsville; D. A. of Leisenring, and Alexander, Thomas, Edward,
Mrs. Anna McGivern and Margaret, at home.
Solemn requiem mass will be said at 9:30 Wednesday morning in St. Vincent de
Paul church, Leisenring, with Father McN?n?my assisted by ??????
(balance of obit is missing)
JOHN SWEENEY
John Sweeney, 59 years old, died Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George T. Arnold at Masontown, with whom he had made his home for the past 25 years, following a stroke of apoplexy. He was employed in a coal mine near Masontown. Two brothers, Hugh and James, and a sister, Mrs. Jennie Fullerton, all of Trotter, survive.
JOHN W. SWEENEY
John W. Sweeney, 69, of Erie, a former resident of Connellsville, died at his home, Thursday, March 18, 1936, following a lingering illness. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Bertha Farley Sweeney, two daughters, Miss Mary Sweeney at home; Mrs. Bertha Farley of Erie, and three sons, Michael of Greenville; Paul of Chicago, and Daniel of Erie. A sister, Mrs. Jane McCarthy of Youngstown, O., also survives. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at St. Patrick’s Catholic church, Erie. The body was placed in a receiving vault at Erie cemetery and will be brought to Uniontown later for additional services at St. John’s R. C. church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
JORDAN LEE SWEENEY
Jordan Lee Swartz Sweeney, infant son of Martha Swartz and James E. Sweeney, both of Carmichaels, was stillborn Friday, May 17, in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va. Besides his parents he is survived by his paternal grandfather, Robert Sweeney of Carmichaels, a brother, Patrick Swartz at home, and several aunts and uncles. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in Laurel Point Cemetery, Carmichaels, under direction of the Behm Funeral Home Inc., Route 188, Jefferson.
CHARLES SWESTY
Charles Swesty, 73, of 500 Blind Lane, Belle Vernon Apartments, Belle Vernon, Pa., and formerly of Daisytown, died Friday, Oct. 27, 1995, at 6:30 p.m. in Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc., Carroll Township. He was born July 22, 1922, in Naomi, Pa., son of Frank and Christina Kalko Swesty. He owned and operated C&D Enterprises in Daisytown from which he retired in 1994 and also retired in 1985 from Teamsters Union No. 341 in Charleroi, served as West Pike Run Township Supervisor for four years, served on California Area School Board in 1981 and 1982, was a veteran of World War II who served in the U.S. Army, and a member of Holy Resurrection Russia Orthodox Church in Belle Vernon, VFW Post 3491 in Carmichaels, Brownsville Elks Lodge No. 1344, and Naomi Athletic Club. On Nov. 19, 1962, he married Dorothy Marie Nurminen Swesty who died March 7, 1995. Surviving are one son, Frank Douglas Swesty of Champaign, Ill., one daughter, Leslie Ann Swesty of Bentleyville, one brother, Anthony Swesty of Columbus, Ohio, three sisters, Sylvia Staschia of Monessen, Georgia Habrik of Castle Shannon, Pa., and Mildred Graziano of Pittsburgh, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and many brothers and sisters. Friends will be received in the GREENLEE FUNERAL HOME, Route 40, Beallsville, on Monday from 1 to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 12:30 p.m. in Taylor Cemetery, West Pike Run Township.
Obituaries
At his residence in Brownsville, on Monday the 25th of October, of Bilious Cholic, HENRY SWEITZER, in the 72d year of his age.
Harrison
SWESEY died in 1931. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(3)
SWESEY FUNERAL
Funeral services were held Sunday, March 29, 1931 for Harrison Swesey, who died
of complications in the Uniontown Hospital. Rev. A. Nagay presided at the services
and burial was in Lackey cemetery.
He is survived by three brothers, Arthur and John Swesey, both of Gates, and
Curney Swesey, of Akron, Ohio.
Evening Genius Apr 2, 1931
Agnes H. Mayers SWIFT ( -1994)
AGNES H. SWIFT
Agnes H. Mayers Swift, 98, of Melbourne, Fl., died December 9, 1994, in the Meridian Nursing Center, West Melbourne, Fl. She is survived by a brother, Edwin Mayers of West Brownsville and a sister Ruth Paduch of Cleveland, Ohio. She was buried in the Melbourne Cemetery on Dec. 15, 1994.
Notes from contributor:
Father–William Mayers
Mother–Minnie Gregory Mayers
Brothers–Earl Henry Mayers Sr., Robert Ray Mayers,
Edwin J Mayers, Walter Mayers, and Lester Mayers
Sisters–Violet Mayers Adamson, Ruth Mayers Paduch
Alma Swift
Kingview
Alma Otto Swift, 93, a former resident of Kingview and Connellsville, passed away peacefully at 6:30 a.m., Sunday, June 22, 2003, in Frick Hospital, Mount Pleasant. Alma was born Dec. 6, 1909, in Scottdale, a daughter of the late William and Mary Eicher Otto. She was married to the late Roy Swift, who passed away July 15, 1973. Alma was a loving aunt and a retired clerk who worked years ago at the former Marks & Goldenson, Hoffman Drug and U.S. Casket companies, with a total of 43 years of service. She was a longtime member of the Everson Evangelical Church and the Friendship Circle Class. A life member of the Otterbein Guild, Alma also attended the Faith Bible Church, Connellsville, when residing there. Alma will be sadly missed by her devoted family: her nephew, Donald Otto, of Scottdale Star Route; a great-nephew, Larry Otto and wife, Patricia, of Naranja, Fla.; a great-niece, Karen Zipnock and husband, Dr. David Zipnock, of Mount Pleasant; and three great-great-nieces, Lauren Otto, Lindsay Zipnock and Kristin Zipnock. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Lila Marie Otto Hough, on Nov. 7, 1993. Family and friends will be received Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 Spring St., Scottdale (724-887- 5300/fergfh@a1usa.net). Service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Robert B. Patton officiating. Graveside committal service and interment will follow in Scottdale Cemetery beside her late husband. Contributions may be made to Everson Evangelical Church, 414 Painter St., Everson, Pa. 15631, in memory of Alma Otto Swift. Love Lasts Forever! (TM)
Anne (Plitka) Swift, 90, of Masontown, Fayette County, Pa., and previously from Ronco, Fayette County, Pa., passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2008. Anne was born on April 17, 1918, and was the last surviving sibling of four children born to Steve Plitka and Mary (Hubish) Plitka. Anne grew up in the local area. She moved to Brooklyn, New York, where she was employed as a Manager for a dry cleaning company. Upon returning to Pennsylvania, she and her husband relocated to Ronco, where she was employed by Ronco Manufacturing. After retirement and the death of her husband, Anne moved to Masontown. Most recently she has been a resident at the Coville Personal Care Home in Masontown. Anne was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John "Jack" Swift, her brother, Steve "Greenie" Plitka, and her sisters, Mary Plitka Konicki and Catherine "Kay" Plitka Corcoran. Also preceding her in death were her brothers-in-law, John "Jaggers" Corcoran and Joseph "Butch" Konicki, three nephews, Stephen Plitka, Richard Corcoran, and Edward Konicki, and one niece, Mary Frances Plitka Hahn. Not having any children of her own, Anne held a special relationship with her nieces and nephews. She will be sorely missed by Steve (Ina) Corcoran, of Masontown, Pa., Carol Corcoran (Jim) Neff and Suzanne Corcoran (Doug) Stuckey, of Florida, Catherine Corcoran (Jack) Thompson, of Arizona, Gene (Jan) Plitka, of Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pa., Frances Konicki, Connie Konicki (Richard) Pines, Joe (Priscilla) Konicki, Mary Ann Konicki McCarthy and Albert (Rose) Konicki, all of Florida, and Doris Konicki Courtney, of Texas. She is also survived by several great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces and great-great nephews; and her sister-in-law, Neva Plitka. Family and friends will be received in the HAKY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 515 North Main Street, Masontown, Pa., on Thursday, June 5, 2008, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Services will begin at 7 p.m., with Rev. Harold Kelley, officiating. A Private Burial Service will be held at a later date.
Death notice taken from the Obit Index of the Pennsylvania Room of the Uniontown Public Library.
Bridget Swift
White, female, 1 year old
Cause of death–Pneumonia
Born–1898, Tyrone Twp.
Died–March 14, 1899, Tyrone Twp.
Father–William Swift
Mother–Anna Swift
David N. Swift, age 71, of Uniontown, Pa., died Sunday, August 1, 2004, at his residence with his loving family at his side. He was born in Nemacolin, Pa., on July 22, 1933, son of Michael Reid Swift and Susanna Walsh Swift. David was a member of Saint Therese de Lisieux Roman Catholic Church and was a Fourth Degree in The Knights of Columbus. He had worked in the Nemacolin Mines and was a member of the United Mine Workers of America. He was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Catherine Pappas Swift; seven children: Debora Swift at home, Joy Pappas of Kansas, Mary Broyles and her husband Vincente "Ben" Babauta of Alabama, David Swift of Uniontown, Karen Minor and her husband Derek of Uniontown, John Swift at home, and Christine Smalley of Lemont Furnace, Pa.; eight Grandchildren and three Great Grandchildren. Friends will be received in the THOMAS M. DOLFI FUNERAL HOME, 136 North Gallatin Avenue, Uniontown, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday, August 3, until 9 a.m. at which time a Blessing Service will be held. A Mass of Christian Burial follows at 9:30 a.m. in Saint Therese de Lisieux Roman Catholic Church, Mill Street, Uniontown. Entombment will follow in Chapel of Peace Mausoleum, Lafayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pa.
Eleanor SWIFT died in 1935. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(2)
ELEANOR SWIFT
Mrs. Eleanor Swift, aged 67 years, wife of Henry L. Swift, died at 1:30 o'clock
Saturday morning, April 20, 1935, in the family residence near Jeannette. Death
was attributed to complications following an extended illness.
Besides her husband the following children also also survives: Harry Swift, Los
Angeles, Cal.; S. S. Swift, Youngwood; Mrs. V. K. Laughead, Merrittstown; Mrs.
Charles Noakes, Republic; Edgar Swift, New York City; Francis and Harold Swift,
both of McKeesport; Torence, of Jeannette; J. E. Swift, Philadelphia. A sister
of Mrs. Swift preceded her in death by five weeks to the very day.
Funeral services will be conducted in the residence at 1 o'clock, Wednesday afternoon.
Burial will be in the Pennsville Baptist church cemetery.
Elizabeth E. SWIFT died in 1932. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(2)
Mrs. Elizabeth Echard Swift, 77, widow of Jacob R. Swift, of Saltlick township, died suddenly Tuesday evening, November 8, 1932, at 9 o'clock, in the home of her son, Alexander Swift, of Oliver. The following children survive: Alexander, Mrs. Charles Moline of Dawson, Mrs. Harry Rhodes of Walnut Hill, Mrs. E. M. Gjertsen, Canton, O., and Milton Swift, Sage, W. Va.
Brief services will be held in the Moline residence at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon followed by addition services at 3 o'clock in the Pennsville Baptist church. Burial in the church cemetery.
GEORGE SWIFT
SCOTTDALE— George E. Swift, 63, of 716 Pittsburg St., died unexpectedly at 5:20 p.m. Tuesday, in Aspinwall VA Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born Oct. 24, 1898, in Bradenville, son of Berkley and Eva Freed Swift. He retired in 1959 after 18 years of service with the Duraloy Co. in Scottdale. At the time he was captain of the firm's police guard. He was a member of the Scottdale E.U.B. church, Berean Men's Bible Class and the EUB Men. He was a charter member of the Thomas A. Lewellen American Legion Post and the WW I Barracks of Scottdale. From 1917 to 1945 he was a member of the United States Army, serving with the Forth Coast Artillery, and was captain in the State Guard and Master Sergeant with the 110th Infantry, 29th Division National Guard in Scottdale. He was a member of the state Court of Honor from the 28th Division in France in 1928. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ora Kavanaugh Swift; a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Georgia) James of Alexandria, Va.; a grandson, George Higgins, at home; two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Raymond (Ethel) Griffith of Universal, Mrs. James (Stella) Baluch of Connellsville, John Swift of Berlin and Roy Swift of Dunbar, R.D.2. The body will be in the Murphy funeral home after 7 p.m. today.
SWIFT SERVICE
SCOTTDALE— A military memorial service will be conducted for George Swift at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Murphy funeral home in Scottdale. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home in charge of the Rev. James D. Mowrey, with burial in Green Ridge Memorial Park.
George W. SWIFT died in 1935. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(2)
George W. Swift, aged 76, one of the best known men in Fayette county and for
many years one of the most loyal foremen for the H. C. Frick Coke Company in
the Connellsville region passed away at his home at Lake Lynn at 4 o'clock Saturday
morning from infirmities of age.
Mr. Swift is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary A. Swift, and the following children,
C. M. Swift, well known and prominent newspaper representative of Fayette county;
George W. Swift, Clairton; LeRoy Swift, Point Marion; Clyde Swift, of Republic;
Myrtle Swift, of Los Angeles, Cal.; and the following brothers and sisters: Emory
Swift, Jeannette; Mrs. Myers Heard, Weston, W. Va.; Samuel Swift, Connellsville;
Mrs. James Miller, West Overton, Pa.; Mrs. Catherine Johnson, Connellsville,
and Sanford Smith of New Salem.
Funeral services will be held at the home of his son, Charles M. Swift, 49 North
Mt. Vernon avenue, Uniontown, Monday, February 4, at 1 o'clock. Burial will be
in Scottdale cemetery.
(newspaper dated February 4, 1935)
Goldie M. 'Ruth' SWIFT (1895-1972)
SWIFT, GOLDIE M. (RUTH)—Age 77 years, of R. D. 1 Carmichaels, died Tuesday, October 17, 1972, at home. She was born December 28, 1895, in Connellsville, Pa. and was the daughter of the late James and Minerva Pierce Martin. She was predeceased by her first husband, John L. Ruth in 1916. Surviving are, second husband, Sanford K. Swift and the following children; Ralph, Morgantown, W. VA.; William, Carmichaels, Mrs. Preston (Margaret) Jacobs, Carmichaels, Mrs. Jesse (Lottie) Gwynn, R. D. 1, Jefferson, Mrs. Russell (Dorothy) Booze, Mayfield Heights, Ohio and Sara, at home. The following step-children; William Swift, Charles Swift, North Carolina; James Swift, Port Clinton, Ohio; Kenneth Swift, Ravena, Ohio; Robert Swift, Marion, Ohio; Leonard Swift, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. James (Evelyn) Rogan, R. D. 1 Rice’s Landing: Mrs. Robert (Virginia) Burke, Chester, Ohio; Mrs. Thelma Ware, McKeesport; and Mrs. Betty Huss, Port Clinton, Ohio; forty grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert C. Martin, Greenville, PA. She was a member of the Carmichaels Methodist and the Lady Penn Rebekah. Friends will be received at the Michael Lucas Funeral Home, Carmichaels after 4 p.m. today and Friday until 1:30 p.m. the hour of service. Rev Shirey will officiate. Internment in Greene County Memorial Park.
Helen Virginia SWIFT
(1918-2006)
Helen Virginia Swift, 87, of Hodgenville, Kentucky, and formerly of Smithfield, Fayette County, Pa., and who was born in Guyaux, Springhill Township, Fayette County, Pa., passed away Monday, November 6, 2006, in Hardin Memorial Hospital of Kentucky. She was a self-taught piano player for the United Methodist Church, of Nilan, Fayette County, Pa. Helen retired from the Uniontown Hospital Medical Records Department after 23 years of service. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed traveling after her retirement. Preceding her in death were her parents, Howard and Mona Belle Groves Crow and her loving husband, Earl I. "Ham" Swift. She is survived by her one daughter and two sons, Jean Sackett and her husband, H. M. "Bud" Sackett, of Smithfield, Pa., Charles E. "Chuck" Swift, of Hodgenville, Kentucky; daughter-in-law, Gloria Swift Ryan, of Bay Minette, Alabama, and Larry E. Swift and his wife, Bonnie, of Masontown, Fayette County, Pa.; seven grandchildren, Kevin and Kim Sackett, Greg and Brenda Sackett, Todd Sackett and Troy and Rachel Sackett, all of Sonora, Kentucky, and Jeremy Swift, of Columbus, Ohio, and she was blessed with thirteen great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Edgar Crow, of Cleveland, Ohio, and her sister, Dorothy Rhoades, of Masontown, Pa. The family will receive friends in the DEAN C. WHITMARSH FUNERAL HOME, 134 West Church Street, Fairchance, Fayette County, Pa., on Thursday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Friday, November 10, 2006, from 10 until 11 a.m. Funeral Services begin at 11 a.m., with Pastor Jay Hurley, officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Moriah Baptist Cemetery, Smithfield.
Jacob R. SWIFT died in 1922. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(3)
JACOB R. SWIFT
Connellsville Courier October 10
Jacob R. Swift of Dawson died at 2 o’clock Monday morning at the Mount Pleasant
Memorial Hospital, to which place he had been taken following a long illness.
He was born March 11, 1853, and had been a life-long resident of Fayette county.
He was the oldest of a family of 13 children. In addition to his widow, he is
survived by two sons and three daughters. They are Milton of Monongah, W. Va.,
Alex, at home; Mrs. Elmer Gjertsen of Akron, Ohio; Mrs. HarryRhodes of Walnut
Hill, near Scottdale; and Mrs. Charles Moline of Dawson. Funeral services will
be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Harry Rhodes
of Walnut Hill. Interment will be made in the Pennsville Baptist Cemetery.
Leona M. Swift, 70, of Republic, Pa., passed away Monday, May 1, 2000, in Uniontown Hospital. She was born March 14, 1930, in Rowes Run, Pa., a daughter of the late James and Margaret Lowther Broadwater. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl S. Swift Sr., in 1994; sisters, Geraldine Yothers and Nellie Jeffries; and brothers, James, Harry and Bill Broadwater. Surviving are a daughter, Mildred Lippincott of Mount Holly, Pa.; sons, Earl Swift Jr., of Republic, Kenneth Swift of Quakertown, Pa., and George Swift of Los Angeles, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; two step great- grandsons; sisters, Betty Christner of Grindstone R.D., Ethel Cayton of Connellsville, and Mildred Grahek of New Salem. Friends will be received in the ROBERT T. KISH FUNERAL HOME INC., Legion Street, Republic, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Thursday until 1 p.m., the hour of service, with the Rev. Roland O'Brien officiating. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park.
Mark Swift
Dunbar
Mark Swift, 35, of Dunbar, formerly of Dawson, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2003. He was born in Tampa, Fla., on Feb. 15, 1968, a son of the late Ralph and Helga Wertz Swift. Mark was a truck driver and an avid sportsman. Surviving are his wife, Jamie Stash Swift; two children, Zachery John Swift and Hunter Thor Swift of Dunbar; a brother, Ralph Swift of Leesburg, Va.; three sisters, Doris Burkholder and husband, David of Dickerson Run, Karen Swift of Reston, Va., and Deana Adams and her husband, Michael of Dawson; and seven nieces and nine nephews. Friends will be received in the RALPH E. GALLEY FUNERAL HOME in Dawson on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Thursday until 11 a.m., the time of the service, with the Rev. Keith H. McIlwain officiating. Interment in the Dickerson Run Cemetery.
Michael Robert SWIFT (1944-1968)
Republic Youth Drowned In Mon
The body of a Republic youth who drowned yesterday while swimming in the Monongahela River was recovered early this morning. Michael Robert Swift, 18, drowned while attempting to swim across a 400-foot section of the river at the old Jacobs Ferry Crossing near East Riverside. The mishap occurred early last evening and the victims’ body was not recovered until 1 o’clock this morning. Volunteer Firemen and SCUBA divers were rushed to the scene after word of the drowning was made known. They said the youngster apparently developed cramps. His father, Robert Swift, following him in a boat, threw him a life jacket but he missed it. He then went beneath the surface. He was about 50 feet from shore when he went under, in about 25 feet of water. Volunteer firemen from Isabella, Fayette City, Tower Hill, LaBelle, Crucible, Rices Landing, South Brownsville, Republic and Carmichales were at the scene. Fayette City Fire Chirf James Eley said the body, clad in swimming trunks, was recovered not more that 10 feet from where the youth disappeared. The body was snagged by grappling hooks being used by Fayette City firemen.
A graduate of Brownsville Area High School with the class of 1967, the victim was a member of the Tower Hill 1 Christian Church and Clairton Local, United Steel Workers. Survivors include his parents, Robert and Elizabeth Shonk Swift; a brother, David, and a sister, Carloyn, at home; paternal grandparents, Clyde and Nora Diehl Swift, of Republic, and maternal grandmother, Mrs. May Shonk, of Plymouth. Friends will be received after 7 p.m. today in the Marucci Funeral Home, Republic. Funeral arrangements were incomplete late this morning.
MICHAEL ROBERT SWIFT
Area Fireman Recover Body This Morning
Fayette City volunteer fireman recovered the body of a Republic youth this morning at 12:55 a.m. after he drowned in the Monongahela River while swimming at the Riverside boatel at the old Jacobs Ferry Crossing near East Riverside at 7 p.m.(Sunday, July 14, 1968). The victim was Michael Robert Swift, 19, son of Robert and Elizabeth Shonk Swift, of Republic. Isabella Volunteer Fire department with Chief Richard Gehron and Assistant Chief Mitch Miller were in charge of recovery operations. Chief E. James Eley of the Fayette City Volunteer Fire Company had 14 men at the scene. Other fire companies assisting were from South Brownsville, Luzerne Township, East Bethlehem Township, New Salem, Rices Landing, Carmichaels, Jefferson, Clarksville and community, Marianna, and Tower Hill No. 2.
Michael Robert Swift was born July 12, 1944 at Richland, Washington. A graduate of Brownsville Area High School, he was a member of the Tower Hill No. 1 Christian Church and the United Steel Workers of America at Clairton, Pa. Survivors in addition to his parents include a brother, David and a sister, Carolyn, both at home; his paternal grandparents, Clyde and Nora Diehl Swift of Republic, and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Shonk of Plymouth, Pa
SWIFT, MICHAEL ROBERT— Friends are being received in the Cairo J. Marucci Funeral Home, Route 166, Republic, until Wednesday, at 2 p.m., the hour of service with Dr. Earl P. Confer officiating. Interment will be in LaFayette Memorial Park.
Robert J. SWIFT, Jr. (1944-2005)
Robert J. Swift, Jr., 61, of Smithfield, Fayette County, Pa., died Wednesday, December 28, 2005, in the Uniontown Hospital, Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa. He was born July 18, 1944, in Brownsville, Fayette County, Pa., a son of the late Robert J. and Isabel Wozniak Swift. Mr. Swift was formerly employed at Fruehauf in Uniontown. He was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a member of the Scottdale V.F.W. and the American Legion. He was a member of All Saints Roman Catholic Church, Masontown, Fayette County, Pa. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Ruth Ann Murray Swift; two sons: Robert J. Swift III and Raymond Ernest Swift; both at home and three sisters: Susan Dill and her husband, Richard, of Virginia, Cecelia Pike and her husband, Richard, of Smock, Fayette County, Pa., and Robin Swift and her husband, George, of Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pa. There will be no public viewing for Mr. Swift. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass to be held on Monday, January 2, 2005, at 10 a.m. in ALL SAINTS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Masontown, Pa., with the Rev. Father James Bump as Celebrant.
Ruth Ann Murray SWIFT (1943-2009)
Ruth Ann Murray Swift, age 65, died on Friday, February 13, 2009, at her home, in Smithfield, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. She was born July 28, 1943, in Connellsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, daughter of Ernest Murray and Mary Voda Murray. Mrs. Swift was a member of All Saints Roman Catholic Church, Masontown, Fayette County, Pa.
Mrs. Swift was predeceased by her husband, Robert J. Swift, Jr., in 2005, and parents. She is survived by two sons: Robert Swift, III, and Raymond Swift, both of Smithfield, Pa.; two sisters: Lois Cecil, of Connellsville, Pa., and her twin sister, Rita Hughes and her husband, Clyde "Skeeter", of Dunbar, Fayette County, Pa.; and two brothers: Ernest Murray, of Connellsville, Pa., and Douglas Murray.
There will be no public viewing for Mrs. Swift. Family and Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass, which will be held on Friday, February 20, 2009, at 10 a.m., in the ALL SAINTS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 101 West Church Avenue, Masontown, with the Rev. Father John Butler, as Celebrant. To sign the Guest Registry, please visit www.brooksfuneralhomes.com .
Slate Fall Kills
Carmichaels Man
Walter F. Swift, 35, of Carmichaels, was instantly killed by a fall of roof slate in the Nemacolin mine at 4:30 yesterday afternoon, and his co-worker, Peter Horwath [Howarth], 38, of the same town, suffered fractures of the right leg and arm. The two men were drilling in Section Five South when the slate let go. Howarth [Horwath] was taken to the Uniontown hospital. Swift is survived by his widow, Mrs. Goldie Johnson Swift, and four children.
Mary Sabulka SWINGLISH (1914-2012)
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Mary Sabulka Swinglish, age 97, of Strongville, Ohio, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2012 in a nursing home in Strongville, Ohio. She was born April 6, 1914 in Leisenring, Pa., and her family eventually moved to Allison where she _____. During her married life, Mary worked as a seamstress in a clothing factory. She was ______. She spent most of her life in Republic, Pa., where she was a lifetime member of the Holy Rosary R. C. Church, an active member of Christian Mothers, the Women’s Auxiliary and Cross Keys Senior Center. Mary was a devoted wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Swinglish, in 1999, Anne Rowe, Helen Appleton, Katherine Tonias. Surviving are her son, Joseph Swinglish and wife Mary Ann, of Strongsville, OH; brothers, Tom (Dorothy) of Broad Heights and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and cousins. Friends will be received in the in the Robert T. Kish Funeral Home, 19 Legion Street, Republic, PA, on Monday 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., where a prayer service will be held. A funeral Mass follows at 2:00, Rev. Father Clark as celebrant. Interment in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Republic.
Albert R. SWINK, Sr. (1930-2006)
Albert R. Swink, Sr., 76, of Dawson, Fayette County, Pa., passed away, Tuesday, October 24, 2006. He was born January 23, 1930, in Dawson, Pa., the son of the late Clifford and Mary Elizabeth Detone Swink. Albert is survived by his wife, Ruth Sumey Swink; and the following children: Jack C. Franklin and wife, Ronette, and Lynn Mellinger, both of Connellsville, Fayette County, Pa., Theresa Zaffina and husband, Jeffery, of Dawson, Pa., Frank E. Franklin, of Frankville, Pa., Shelly Haller, of Connellsville, Krystal Swink, of Dawson, Albert R. Swink, Jr. and wife, Kathy, of Connellsville, Clifford A. Swank, of Dawson, Michael Swink and Betty Hall, both of Charleroi, Washington County, Pa.; one sister, Betty Deskins, of Sandusky, Ohio; 25 grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his biological father, Joe Rodriquez, one daughter, Barbara Diane Wilson, one grandson, Christopher Zaffina, and one great-grandson, Jonathan Foltz. Arrangements are private and are handled by the BLAIR-LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 106 East Independence Street, Perryopolis, Fayette County, Pa.
Angela R. Haller SWINK ( -2005)
Angela R. Haller Swink, 39, of Dawson, Pa., died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005, in Highlands Hospital, Connellsville, Pa. She is survived by her parents, Charles Jessup and Patty Johnson Linder; her husband; Clifford Swink; two daughters, Krystale Swink of Connellsville and Bobbi Jo Swink of Dawson; a son, Charles Haller; a stepdaughter, Lisa Swink; a sister, Pam Jessup of Texas; three brothers, Mark and Scott Jessup and Steve Linder; and six grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Ralph E. Galley Funeral Home, Dawson, today from noon to 9 p.m. and until 11 a.m. Friday.
Clark Collins SWINK (1879-1936)
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, Tuesday, January 28, 1936, page 5, column 4
Contributed by Marilyn Tolentino <sffoster at aol.com>
Decker SWINK died in 1934. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(5)
SWINK, DECKER
Decker SWINK, 76 years old, of near Poplar Grove, died Saturday at the Pittsburg Hospital. He was born July 28, 1858, a son of the late Sofia and John SWINK of Connellsville. He is survived by four children: John of Akron, Ohio; Decker of Poplar Grove; Charles of South Connellsville; and Mrs. G. E. EMERICK of South Connellsville; also, two sisters, Mrs. John H. STILLWAGON of Pleasant Valley and one brother, Frank SWINK of Connellsville; and nine grandchildren. His wife, Mary, and two children, Earl and Lucinda MOORE, preceded him in death.
The body was brought here and removed Sunday night by Funeral Director, John H. D. SIBLE to the home of the deceased’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. EMERICK, Reidmore road, South Connellsville. A brief funeral service will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the EMERICK home followed by an additional service at 2:30 o’clock at the Evangelical Church at Poplar Grove. Rev. W. S. HARR of South Connellsville will officiate. Burial will be in Hill Grove Cemetery.
Connellsville Courier; 9-24-1934
Edward SWINK died in 1895. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(5)
SWINK, EDWARD
Edward SWINK, son of James SWINK of near Moyer, was killed in the Moyer mine on Saturday. Edward was a trapper in the mine on No. 7 flat heading and when the entry trip ran in there he did not notice it and he was caught between the wagons and the rib. He was about 14 years old
Standard 10-28-1895
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Edward SWINK, a trapper in W. J. Rainey’s Grace mine at Moyer, was caught in a trip of cars, Saturday afternoon, and instantly killed. He had left his post and gone into another part of the mine, with which he was not familiar, and as he was going around a curve he was struck by a loaded trip and rolled a considerable distance under the cars. He was horribly mangled. SWINK was 14 years old and, a son of James SWINK of Moyer. Deputy Coroner ECHARD held an inquest, Sunday. SWINK had not been employed in the mine long. His father is a miner at Moyer.
Courier Fri. 11-1-1895
Edward
SWINK died in 1900. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(5)
SWINK, EDWARD
The body of Edward SWINK; who was killed two weeks ago at St. Louis, arrived in Connellsville last night, and was taken charge of by Undertaker J. E. Sims. The dead man was a brother of Frank SWINK of Connellsville township, who when he heard of his brother’s death a few days ago, immediately made preparations for the removal of the body here. The remains had already been buried by friends in St. Louis, and had to be disinterred. Edward SWINK was born and raised in Connellsville. Over 39 years ago he left for the west and never returned. When his brother was notified of his death, he and some more relatives, who live here, wished the remains to be buried in the family lot in Hill Grove cemetery. The interment will probably take place today. Standard Sat. 1-20-1900
Gertrude E. Swink, 98, of Dawson, Fayette County, Pa., passed away Monday, May 28, 2007, in Excela Health Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland County, Pa. She was born Sept. 26, 1908, in Connellsville, Fayette County, Pa., a daughter of the late George S. and Mary D. Bielstein Sauer. Gertrude was a graduate of Connellsville High School with the class of 1927. She was also a graduate of the former California Normal School. Prior to her retirement, Gertrude worked as a teacher for the Connellsville School District, having last taught in the Bullskin Township Elementary School. She was a member of the Pennsylvania State Education Association. Gertrude was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Connellsville, and the Daughters of Ruth Sunday School Class and the Lois Circle at church. Gertrude will be sadly missed, but lovingly remembered by her children, Ronald Swink and his wife, Lois Jean, of Connellsville, James Swink and his wife, Bonnie, of Wooddale, Pa., Madelyn Small and her husband, Gilbert, of Connellsville, Carol Filburn and her husband, Ronald, of South Connellsville, and Judy Boyd and her husband, Edward, of Scottdale; her 14 grandchildren, Todd Small, Julie Morgan, Chris and Donald Small, Tracy Bottiglieri, Scott and Brian Boyd, Troy and Eric Filburn, Renae Soforic, Ed Filburn, Lori Richter, Jim Swink and Jennifer Wadsworth; and her 24 great-grandchildren. Gertrude was the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents, Gertrude was predeceased by her husband, Melvin J. "Punch" Swink, in 1982; a granddaughter, Rhonda Swink; a brother, George A. Sauer; and a sister, Pauline Junk. Family and friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, where a prayer service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m. in Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Connellsville, with the Rev. Dennis Roser officiating. A committal service and interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Bullskin Township. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 126 E. Fairview Ave., Connellsville, PA 15425, in memory of Gertrude E. Swink.
Gladys A. Swink, 86, of Connellsville, Bullskin Township, passed away Friday, July 18, 2003, in Frick Hospital, Mount Pleasant. She was born June 24, 1917, in Normalville, a daughter of the late Smith and Theda Marie Hall King. She was a Protestant by faith and attended Mount Olive Evangelical Church of North America. She was formerly employed at Ames Dept. Store for several years. Gladys is survived by her loving husband, Paul E. Swink Sr., to whom she was married 60 years; four sons, Paul E. Swink Jr. and wife Donna of Stuarts Draft, Va., Larry H. Swink and wife Andrea of Okinawa, Japan, Jerry Swink and wife Karen of Connellsville, Bullskin Township, and Mark Swink and wife Leslie of Jacksonville, Fla.; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a daughter, Theda Marie Swink, who died in infancy; her stepmother, Mary Nicholson King; a brother, Chelsea King; two sisters, Opal King Johnson and Thelma King (Sam) Hess. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Friends will be received in the VITO C. MARTUCCI FUNERAL HOME, 123 South First Street, West Side Connellsville, today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Monday until 11 a.m., the hour of service with Pastor Robert B. Patton officiating. Interment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville.
Gladys Newcomer SWINK ( -1984)
It was in early February that this column was to tell of the serious illness of Gladys Newcomer Swink, whose death occurred Feb. 27 in Uniontown's Laurel Rest Home. During her years in the business world, after graduating from Uniontown High School, Class of 1922 Gladys was associated with the Mill Street Hogsett Mill and later with the James Fearer Garage. Following the death of her husband, John L. Swink, Feb. 5, 1968, Gladys continued to maintain her home in their Wayne Street address. During 1983 protracted illnesses were to become a factor in Gladys' life and personal Care centers, as well as rest homes became the pattern of life. In October 1983, Gladys was taken quite ill while under the care at the McKnight Nursing Home, 43 Maple Street, Uniontown. It was downhill from that point on. In and out of the hospital several times during the last six weeks of 1983, Gladys was admitted on December 16, to the Laurel Rest Home for special medical and nursing care . Her condition remained critical throughout this final illness. Gladys was the widow John L. Swink whose working years placed him in the managershiup of the A & P Store on Wayne Street near the couple's home. With loving consideration, Nancy DeVault spent hours and days at her aunt's side to help in any way possible, supporting Nancy in their accepted obligation was her husband William DeVault. A surviving brother of Gladys is William Newcomer of Fairchance.
Graden L. Swink
Perryopolis
Graden Lee Swink, 21, of Perryopolis, died tragically Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, as a result of a vehicle accident. He was born Sept. 13, 1989, in Mt. Pleasant, a son of Danny Ray Swink Sr. and Linda Basinger Swink, of Perryopolis. He was Protestant by faith, and was a graduate of Frazier High School, class of 2008. He enjoyed driving dune buggies, hunting and working on cars. He was employed by Henschel & Sons Auto Parts, Connellsville, as an automotive parts driver. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Crystal Jean and Debbie Swink; a brother, Danny Ray Swink Jr.; a nephew, Danny Ray Swink III; two nieces, Victoria and Sammee Swink; six uncles; six aunts; and paternal grandparents, Cynthia and Bruce Swink. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday in the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME INC., 418 N. Pittsburgh St., Connellsville. A funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday with Pastor Lee Maley officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Paul G. Fink Funeral Home Inc.
Mrs. Henry SWINK died in 1892. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(5)
SWINK, HENRY; MRS.
Mrs. Henry SWINK, aged 84 years, at her home in Connellsville township
last week. The remains were interred in Mt. Olive cemetery on Wednesday
of last week. Rev. J. A. MAXWELL conducted the funeral services.
Courier Friday 4-15-1892
Death notice taken from the Obit Index of the Pennsylvania Room of the Uniontown Public Library.
John Swink, Jr.
White, male, 4 months old
Born—–
March 3, 1900, Swagertown
Died—–
July 21, 1900,,Swagertown
Cause of death–
Spasms
Buried–
Connellsville, Hillgrove Cemetery
Father–
John Swink, Sr.
Mother–
Ellen Cosgrove Swink
Death notice taken from the Obit Index of the Pennsylvania Room of the Uniontown Public Library.
Katie Swink
White, female, 5 months old
Born—–
January, 1899, Swagertown
Died—–
June 20, 1899, Swagertown
Cause of death–
Pneumonia, sick 3 weeks
Buried–
Connellsville, Hillgrove Cemetery
Father–
Frank Swink
Mother–
Ella Swink
Mary C. Swink, 69, of Connellsville, passed away Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002, at her residence and went to be with her Lord. She was born March 22, 1933, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Galen L. and Evelyn Younkin Clover. She was a Protestant by faith. She was a member of the Connellsville Senior Tigers. Mary is survived by a brother, Leon Clover of South Connellsville; a sister, Anna C. Hunt of Connellsville; a very special and loving niece who looked after her, Debbie Porterfield and her husband, Jim, of Connellsville; several other nieces and nephews and great-nieces and -nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lawrence Swink; a brother, Galen Clover; and three sisters, Audrey Stockton, Alice Gagen and Emma Grace Kimmel. Friends will be received in the VITO C. MARTUCCI FUNERAL HOME, 123 S. First St., West Side, Connellsville, Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday until 1 p.m., the hour of service with the Rev. Dr. Bryon Tate Fulton officiating. Interment will follow in Normalville Cemetery.
McCLELLAND SWINK
McClelland SWINK, well known in Connellsville, died Friday night at Charleroi. Deceased was born and reared at Swaugertown. He is survived by two brothers, James Swink of near New Salem, William Swink, and a sister, Mrs. B. F. Smith, both of Swaugerstown. Mr. and Mrs. Smith and daughter have gone to Charleroi to attend the funeral.
Paul E. SWINK, Sr. (1920-2005)
Paul E. Swink Sr., 85, of Connellsville, Pa., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005, at his residence. He was born June 17, 1920, in Bullskin Township, Fayette County, Pa., a son of the late Harry and Celia Harshman Swink. Paul was Protestant by faith and formerly attended Mt. Olive Church in Bullskin Township. He was employed by the Pennsylvania, Baltimore and Ohio, Chessie System and CSX railroads as a conductor, and then retired after 41 years of dedicated service. Paul was a World War II U.S. Army veteran, having faithfully served from 1942 to 1945 and attaining the rank of sergeant. He served throughout England, France, Belgium, Luxenburg and Germany, where he was awarded or decorated with the Good Conduct medal, the American Campaign medal, the European, African and Middle Eastern Campaign medal with three bronze stars, the U.S. Victory medal and Army of Occupation of Germany medal. Paul was engaged in the battles of northern France, the Rhineland and throughout central Europe. He was a life member of VFW Post 21, of Connellsville, and DAV of Pennsylvania, Chapter 58. Paul is survived by four sons, Paul E. Swink and wife, Donna, of Stuarts Draft, Va., Larry H. Swink and wife, Andrea, of Okinawa, Japan, Jerry K. Swink and wife, Karen, of Bullskin Township and Mark Swink and wife, Leslie, of Orange Park, Fla.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Betty Baldwin, of Connellsville. In addition to his parents, Paul was predeceased by his wife, Gladys King Swink, in 2003. They were married 60 years; also, four brothers, Henry, Roland, Adam and Charles Swink; five sisters, Pearl, Harriet, Catherine, Ruby and Helen; and an infant daughter, Theda Mara Swink. Family and friends will be received in the VITO C. MARTUCCI FUNERAL HOME, 123 S. First St., West Side, Connellsville, from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and until 11 a.m. Saturday, the hour of service, with Pastor Robert Patton and Pastor Joseph McCarthy officiating. Interment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Connellsville. Military services will be held at graveside by members of the American Legion Post 301, VFW Post 21 and American Legion Trotter Post 762.
Ruth Ann Sumey Franklin SWINK (1940-2007)
Ruth Ann Sumey Franklin Swink, 67 years, of Dawson, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 22, 2007, from her home. She was born May 3, 1940, in Connellsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Ruth Ann was the daughter of Edith C. and Calvin Sumey. Ruth Ann was the beloved wife of Albert Ray Swink, Sr. He passed away on October 24, 2006. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her beloved daughter, Barbara Diane Wilson, grandson, Christopher Zaffina, great-grandson, Jonathan Foltz, son-in- law, Theodore Gary Mellinger, daughter-in-law, Angela Swink, her very dear sister, Sarah Darlene Rimel, on June 17, 2007, her brother, William Calvin Sumey, of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, on February 2, 2007, and an infant brother, Walter Sumey. Ruth Ann is survived by eight children: Jack C. Franklin and his wife, Ronette, and Lynn Mellinger, all of Connellsville, Pa., Theresa Zaffina and her husband, Jeffery, and Shelly Thomas and her husband, Daniel, all of Dawson, Pa., Frank E. Franklin, of Frackville, Pa., Krystal Swink, of Dawson, Pa., Kathy Baluch and her husband, Anthony, of Halifax, Pa., Brenda Lippencot, of Monessen, Pa., and Shawn Franklin and his wife, Tina, of Perryopolis, Fayette County, Pa. Ruth Ann was also the proud step-mother to Albert R. Swink, Jr., and his wife, Kathy, of Connellsville, Pa., Clifford Swink, of Dawson, Pa., and Michael Swink and Betty Hall, both of Charleroi, Washington County, Pa. Ruth Ann is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Newton Sumey and his special companion, Maxine Sullivan, of Vanderbilt, Fayette County, Pa., Edith R. Headly and her husband, Greg, of Brownsville, Fayette County, Pa., Lois J. Conners and her husband, Dave, of Everson, Fayette County, Pa., and Carol Faye Sumey, of Perryopolis, Pa. Ruth Ann was the very proud grandmother of 18 and great-grandmother of 15. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews as well as a very special friend, Donald Ray Thomas, of Casper, Wyoming. A very special thank you to Hospice Nurses Michelle and Christine for all their care during this time. There will be no public visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at the home of Newton E. Sumey, 259 Grimplin Road, Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, October 6, 2007, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the BLAIR- LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME INC., 106 East Independence Street, Perryopolis, Pa., 15473.
Sophia SWINK died in 1915. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(5)
SWINK, MRS. SOPHIA
Mrs. S. SWINK for the last 20 years a farmer of Poplar Grove, but a resident
of Connellsville, died at her late home Saturday after an illness of three months.
Mrs. SWINK was born May 1, 1830, and had she lived two weeks longer, she would
have completed 85 years. Prior to her marriage, deceased was a STILLWAGON
and she was related to many residents of Connellsville. Funeral services
will be held from the Poplar Grove church at 3 o’clock Tuesday afternoon
with interment in Hill Grove cemetery.
Uniontown Daily News Standard; 4-19-1915
Susan
SWINK died in 1890. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(5)
SWINK, SUSAN
Susan SWINK died at her parents’ home, on Eighth street, Monday, June 23rd, of stomachic tumor. She was 18 years of age. The funeral occurred on Wednesday, June 25th. Rev. F. N. FOSTER officiated.
Courier Fri. 7-4-1890
Violet E. Reese SWINK ( -1996)
VIOLET W. SWINK
Violet E. Reese Swink, 90, of Normalville and a native of Brier Hill, Pa., who formerly owned Swink’s Dairy Bar in Everson died Friday, Nov. 8, 1996, in Eicher Family Home, Normalville. She is survived by a brother, Howard King, and a sister, Miss Edna King, both of Scottdale, and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Murphy-Caruso Memorial Home, 303 Pittsburgh St., Scottdale, today from 12 4o 9 p.m. and Monday until 11 a.m.
Walker SWINK died in 1901. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(5)
SWINK, WALKER
SWINK at the South Side Hospital in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, March 13, 1901,
Walker SWINK of Pneumonia. Deceased worked at Davidson coke works and was
operated on several weeks ago at the Cottage State hospital going later to Pittsburgh
for treatment. He leaved a wife and two children.
Connellsville Courier; Mon. 3-15-1901
__________________________________
Connellsville, March 14—Walker SWINK, aged 40, died at the South Side hospital,
Pittsburg, yesterday morning of pneumonia. He had been ______ kidney trouble
and after an operation at the Cottage hospital here, went to Pittsburg for treatment.
He was doing well there until pneumonia set in, to which he succumbed.
Deceased resided at Davidson, near Connellsville. His wife and two children
survive him. He was a member of Fayette Council No. 112; Jr. Order United
American Mechanics. The funeral will take place Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock,
from his late residence. Rev. G. W. MORRIS of the M. P. church officiating.
The remains will be interred in Hill Grove cemetery.
Uniontown Daily News Standard; 3-14-1901
William SWINK died in 1930. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(5)
SWINK, WILLIAM: DIES AT SWAUGERTOWN; WAS H. C. FRICK VETERAN
William SWINK, about 72 years old, died shortly after midnight at his Swaugertown road residence. He had been ill for some time and was taken to his home yesterday from the Connellsville State Hospital, where he had been undergoing treatment.
Mr. SWINK was a pensioner of the H. C. Frick Coke Company.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth SWINK. There are no children. He was a son of the late George and Martha BAKER SWINK.
The body was taken to the J. E. Sims funeral home and prepared for burial.
The funeral will be Wednesday with a service at the home at 2 o’clock and the full one at the Evangelical Church at Poplar Grove at 2:30 o’clock. Burial will be in Hill Grove Cemetery.
Daily Courier 5-26-1930
Wilma J. Grimm Swink of Connellsville (Bullskin Township), Fayette County, Pa., passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2007, in the Scottdale Manor Rehabilitation Center, Scottdale, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. She was born in Connellsville, Pa., the daughter of Clayton Grimm and Nora Wilson Grimm. Wilma was a lifelong resident of the Connellsville area. She graduated from the now former Dunbar Township High School, Dunbar, Fayette County, Pa. Wilma had worked as a salesperson throughout her career, first for Troutman's Department Store, then Sullivan's Shoe Store, then Aaron's Furniture Store, and at last had worked and retired from the Swan's Appliance & Furniture Store. Wilma was a member of The Daughters of America, The Gradales, and The Order of The Eastern Star No. 383 in Scottdale, Pa., where she had served as Past Matron. Wilma was a member of the Pennsville Baptist Church. Wilma was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Emerson Lloyd Swink, in 2000, three brothers, Ted Fosbrink, Grant Fosbrink, and Bud Grimm, and a sister, Lillian Peterson. Wilma will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her loving children: Alma Courtley and her husband, Mark Blaine, Karen Wilson and her husband, William, and William Swink and his wife, Carol, all of Bullskin Township, Fayette County, Pa.; grandchildren: Jody Oswald and her husband, Gary, William Swink and his wife, Andrea, Jeffrey Swink and his wife, Carol, and Brent Swink; her great-grandchildren: Jared, Justin, Kris, Colby, Kaleb and Anna Oswald and Natalie Swink; and her great-great-grandson, Anthony Oswald. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 East Green Street, Connellsville, Pa., where a Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, June 6, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Dr. Terry V. Murray and the Rev. Robert Bixel, co-officiating. A Committal Service and the Interment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville, Fayette County, Pa. The Order of The Eastern Star No. 383 will conduct a Service in the Funeral Home on Tuesday at 7 p.m. To sign the on-line guest registry, please visit www.brooksfuneralhomes.com
Wilmer E. Swink, 62, of South Connellsville, died July 7, 1996, in Highlands Hospital. Arrangements are under the direction of Vito C. Martucci Funeral Home, 123 South First Street, West Side, Connellsville, and will be released when completed.
Note from contributor:
Buried–Mt. Olive Cemetery
ARTHUR SWISTOK
Arthur Swistok, 65, of Dilliner R.D. 1, died at 1:40 p.m., on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 1995, in Greene County Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Surviving are two sons, Andrew M. Swistok of Morgantown, W.Va., and Mark A. Swistok at home; a grandson, Brice Jordon Swistok; a sister, Mrs. Sophia Stewart of Cleveland, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, 300 South Vine St., (Rt. 88), in Carmichaels, on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., on Saturday, Sept. 2, 1995, with the Rev. Russell D. Hixson officiating. Interment will follow in Wolfe Cemetery, Dilliner.
Rebecca G. SWOGER died in 1938. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette
County USGenWeb Project.(2)
Following a year's illness of complications, death claimed Mrs. Rebecca Gribble
Swoger, aged 34 years, Monday afternoon, June 20, 1938, at 4:30 o'clock in her
home, House 5, Albany, near Brownsville.
She is survived by her husband Clark and the following children: Rebecca,
Dearth, Linda Ann, Nanette and Cecelia. Also surviving are her mother,
Mrs. Elizabeth Gribble, of national Pike, East of Brownsville; four sisters,
Mrs. Frances Hennessey, of Thornton; Mrs. Hilda Freeman, National Pike, East;
Mrs. Alice Bennett, of Searight; Mrs. Georgianna Santmyer, Brownsville; and three
brothers, Homer Gribble, Blainesburg; William E. Gribble, Colonial 3; and Thomas,
National Pile, East; Mrs. Minerva Keefer, National Pile, East; maternal grandmother
of deceased, also services.
Brief funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., followed by additional
services in the First Baptist church, Brownsville, with the Rev. W. A. Wissinger,
officiating.
Burial will be in the family lot, Redstone cemetery.
Helen Marish SWONICK (1923-2012)
MCKEESPORT
Helen Swonick
Helen Swonick, age 89, of McKeesport, Pa., died, July 24, 2012 at Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth Assisted Living. Born February 2, 1923, in Brownsville, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Marish and the wife of the late Andrew Swonick. Helen was a homemaker and a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church. She is survived by daughter, Patricia of Elizabeth; sons, Bob (Pamela) of Las Vegas, Nev., and Jim (Regina) of McKeesport; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; brother, Andy Marish of Brownsville; nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at WILLIG FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES on Friday 6 to 9 p.m., with Memorial Service for the Deceased at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Donald J. Voss at St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church on Saturday at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Nicholas Cemetery.
Death notice taken from the Obit Index of the Pennsylvania Room of the Uniontown Public Library.
Clyde Swope
White, male, 7 weeks old
Cause of death–Cholera Infantum
Born–July, 1902, Dunbar
Died–August 18, 1902
Buried–Franklin Cemetery, Dunbar
Father–Ford Swope
Mother–Emma Swope
Donna J. Hensel SWOPE ( -1988)
DONNA J. HENSEL SWOPE
Donna J. Hensel Swope, 25, of Melcroft, died Tuesday at her home. She was born June, 1962 in Connellsville, daughter of Randy and Doris Brooks Hensel. She was a resident of Melcroft all of her life. In addition to her parents, she is survived by two daughters, Shane O. Swope and Jessica L. Swope, both at home; two brothers, Randy E. Hensel and Jeffery A. Hensel of Melcroft; a sister, Dana Hensel of Melcroft; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Hall of Uniontown and Mr. and Mrs. Merle Brooks of Waltersburg. Burial in Byerly Cemetery.
Donna J. Skelton SWOPE
(1944-2000)
Death notice for Donna J. Skelton Swope, age 56, of Edenborn, appeared in ©The Herald Standard 2000, Uniontown, PA, December 9, 2000. Complete text is not currently available.
MRS. ELIZABETH SWOPE
Mrs. Elizabeth Mae Swope, 78 years old, died at 9 o’clock Tuesday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Catherine Callahan, at Bryson Hill, Dunbar, after an extended illness of complication. She is survived by her husband, Ford Swope, and the following children: Mrs. Callahan of Dunbar, Mrs. Edward Coate of Indianapolis, Ind., Mrs. Charles Konig, Mrs. Christine McDonanld and Mrs. Ruth Henry of Detroit, Mich., and John and James Swope of Wheeler. There are also 19 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was a sister of Mrs. Catherine Younkin of Pittsburgh, John Miller of Dunbar, James Miller of Uniontown and William Miller of Smithfield. The funeral arrangements have not been completed.
MRS. SWOPE'S RITES
The funeral service for Mrs. Ford Swope of Bryson Hill, Dunbar, will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Franklin Memorial Methodist Church, Dunbar, in charge of Rev. William S. Hamilton, pastor. Burial will be made in Franklin Cemetery.
THE NEWS OF DUNBAR
THE DEATH OF GEORGE SWOPE
George, the 16 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ford Swope, died in his home near Wheeler yesterday afternoon. Although the young man has not been well for some time, his death came rather suddenly. The deceased, up until Thanksgiving, was able to work and was employed in South Connellsville. Up until three weeks ago he resided here with his parents, at which time they moved to Wheeler. The funeral will take place Sunday. The exact hour had not yet been arranged last evening.
THE NEWS OF DUNBAR
Mrs. Isabella Swope, a Former
Resident of Dunbar, Dead at the
Home of Her Daughter at Perryopolis.
Funeral Arrangements.
Mrs. Isabelle Swope, a former resident of this place, is dead at the home of youngest daughter, Mrs. Belle Burnworth, of Perryopolis. Mrs. Swope died yesterday morning and the remains will be brought here for interment tomorrow. Mrs. Swope was the wife of J. V. Swope. Three of her children, who survive her, reside here. They are Mrs. John McLane, Mrs. Cooley and Ted Swope. She also has a daughter, Mrs. M. C. Hart, of Connellsville. The funeral services will be conducted at 10 A.M. Friday morning by Rev. C. W. Hoover, in the Methodist Episcopal church. Interment will be made in the old Franklin Cemetery. Mrs. Swope was 74 years old. For years she resided at Dunbar. John Swope of Hammondville, Frank of Alverton and Mrs. Margaret Beaman Baggaley are also children of the deceased. The funeral party will leave Connellsville for Dunbar on the B. & O. train No. 50 at 9:50 tomorrow morning.
Four Killed, 8 Are Hurt In Car Crash Near Here
Fear Toll Will Mount As Tragedy Strikes Family Of Six;
Drivers Of Both Cars Succumb;
Three Children Hurt
Four persons were killed and eight injured, one critically, four severely and three others suffered minor injuries, in a head-on collision of two automobiles at a fog-bound curve on the Uniontown-Connellsville highway, just north of Gaddis Crossing, Saturday night at 9:50 o’clock.
The dead:
Mike Krassa, 22, of 96, Continental No. 1
John Swope, 53, Wheeler, former Frick
League baseball pitcher.
Mrs. Lillian Swope, 48, his wife.
Frank H. O’Brad, seaman first class, Maidsville, W. Va.
The injured riding in Swope’s car:
Mrs. Nicholas Soldano, 26, of Dunbar, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Swope, condition critical from injuries
received in the accident, attaches at Uniontown
Hospital reported last night.
Her three children, Peggy, 4, suffering from
lacerations of the forehead; Nicholas, 6, broken leg
and lacerations of forehead, and Betty, 8, bruises
of legs, are being treated at Connellsville State Hospital.
The injured riding in Krassa’s car:
Rolland Springer, 19, of 407 East Main street, here,
(a member of the U. S. Marine Corps, who was
wounded on Okinawa and stationed at an Asbury Park hospital,
N. J., and at the time of the accident
was enroute home to spend the weekend) suffered lacerations of
the head, chin and abrasions of the body.
He is in Uniontown Hospital.
Pfc. Lewis Shaffer, 26, of 12 Highland avenue, here, is
reported in fair condition in the local hospital
suffering lacerations of the head and shock.
John Adams, 20, Fourth street, Connellsville, in
Uniontown Hospital suffering injuries to back and neck.
John M. Bevan, 24, of 107 Hasse avenue, Connellsville,
suffered lacerations of face and left knee.
Krassa, traveling towards Uniontown, was accompanied by Shaffer when they picked up Adams and Bevan at the ABC club near Connellsville, and a short time later the sailor and the marine in the vicinity of Monarch, both hitchhiking home to spend a few days with their families.
The accident occurred a short time afterwards when Krassa, traveling at a fast rate of speed swept to the left of the road on a curve and hit the Swope car on the left front, police were told.
Krassa was dead on arrival at the local hospital at 10:45 p.m. O’Brad succumbed at 11:45 p.m. as the result of internal injuries. In the Swope car traveling towards Wheeler, Mrs. Swope was killed instantly. Mr. Swope died in the local hospital at 2:05 a.m. Sunday.
Krassa is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Krassa, and the following brothers and sisters; Mrs. Mary Hudock, Lamberton; Technical Sergeant Stephen Krassa, Greenville, S. C.; Mrs. Helen Zahuranic, of this city; Pfc. John Krassa, stationed at Camp Campbell, Ky., and Pauline, Andrew, Margaret, at home.
In addition to their daughter in the hospital here, Mr. and Mrs. Swope are survived by two other children; Mrs. Frances Quairiere, San Diago, Cal., and Geraldine, at home, and four grandchildren, John Quairiere, and the three Soldano children who were injured in the accident.
Mrs. Swope is survived by her mother, Mrs. Hanna Hunt Hornbeck, Wheeler.
Mr. Swope, a well-known athlete in the district for many years, having been an outstanding pitcher in the old Frick league and the Pennsylvania-W. Va., league, was an electrical contractor. He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters; James, of Wheeler; Theodore, Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Christina O’Donnell, Detroit; Mrs. Ruth Henry, Detroit; Mrs. Bertha Koening, Detroit; Mrs. Mary Foley, Indianapolis, Ind., and Mrs. Ruth Callahan, Dunbar.
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JOHNNY SWOPE
, CRASH VICTIM,
WAS KNOWN AS GREAT HURLER
Fame For Versatility
The life of one of the district’s most colorful athletes was claimed when the tragic two-car smashup on Route 119 near Gaddis Crossroads cost the lives of four persons.
John Warren Swope, 53, gained wide fame throughout this area for his brilliant baseball career. The Wheeler resident started his diamond chores as a pitcher then later turned catcher. However, it was in the former role that he acquired prominence. A man of well-founded ideals, Swope was equally know for his clean sportsmanship as a player in the Frick River League and late with the Pennsylvania-West Virginia loop before and after World War I. The noted hurler was capable of playing any position on the diamond an on many occasions demonstrated his versatility in district contests by pitching the opening games of double-headers and following up by catching the second fray.
After his retirement from sports, Swope became an electrical contractor in the service of H. C. Frick Coke Company. It was significant in the light of his former diamond talents that he assist in erecting the lighting equipment at the Griffith Stadium, home of the Washington Senators baseball club.
Swope and his wife, the former Lillian Hornbeck, who also died in the mishap, were married in 1916.
MR. & MRS. JOHN W. SWOPE
The funeral service for Mr. & Mrs. John W. Swope of Wheeler, who were killed in an automobile accident on Route 119, Saturday night, will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the home. Rev. Robert W. McMillian, pastor of the Covenanter Church of Connellsville will officiate. Interment will be made in Park Place Cemetery, Uniontown, in charge of Funeral Director James T. Burhans of Dunbar.
Mrs. Josephine Swope, 46 years old of 27 Madison Avenue, Uniontown, widow of Samuel Swope, died Saturday morning in Uniontown Hospital after a short illness. She leaves two children, Charles Swope of Pursglove, WVa, and Nellie Belle of Uniontown; her mother, Mrs. Belle Long of Pittsburg Road; three grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Iva Chipps of Morgantown, W.Va., and Mrs. Nellie Wilson of Brownsville, and three brothers, Charles Long of Pittsburgh Road, Alfred Long of Martin and Elmer Long of Uniontown.
The funeral service will be held at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon in the J. Harry Johnson & Sons Mortuary in Uniontown. Burial will be made in Scottdale Cemetery.
Karen Lee Forsythe SWOPE ( -2010)
Karen Lee (Forsythe) Swope, 58, loved dearly and deeply missed by family and friends, of Connellsville, Pa. died January 4, 2010. Survived by a sister, Donna L. Swope of White and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Private funeral arrangements are under the direction of the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME, INC. 418 N. Pittsburgh St., Connellsville. A public memorial service will be announced when scheduled.
Four Killed, 8 Are Hurt In Car Crash Near Here
For complete article, see John W. Swope.
continued to page 2, column 2
MR. & MRS. JOHN W. SWOPE
The funeral service for Mr. & Mrs. John W. Swope of Wheeler, who were killed in an automobile accident on Route 119, Saturday night, will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the home. Rev. Robert W. McMillian, pastor of the Covenanter Church of Connellsville will officiate. Interment will be made in Park Place Cemetery, Uniontown, in charge of Funeral Director James T. Burhans of Dunbar.
Notes from contributor:
Born–Lillian Hornbeck
Father–Isaac Frank Hornbeck
Mother–Hannah Hunt Hornbeck
Children of John W. and Lillian –
1. Edna Swope Michaels
2. Frances E. (Swope) Quairiere
3. Geraldine (Swope) Caruso
McKenzie Lynn Swope, 11, of Monongahela, was granted her angel's wings when she went to be with her Lord & Savior Saturday, April 13, 2013, after a long battle with leukemia. She attended Ringgold South Elementary School and was an active member of New Life Apostolic Tabernacle, Keisterville, where she was on the Bible Quiz Team, One Less Stone and Rock for Jesus Jr. drama teams. McKenzie loved to worship God through everything she did. As a faithful believer in Christ, it was through him that she was able to touch many lives. She was an awesome singer who enjoyed being surrounded by family. She also enjoyed art, music, fishing and was an avid fan of Justin Bieber and The Inner Light Band. McKenzie is survived by her parents, Josh (Holly) Smith, of Monongahela and Robert (Sassy) Swope Jr., of Connellsville; her sister, Alicia Swope; her step-siblings, Anthony, Mervin and Alysha Gould; her grandparents, Michael (Nancy) Mazzie, Sam Baker, Bishop Robert (Anna Mae) Swope, Kat hy Kendal, Roy Dean, William (Dorothy) Wilson and James (Janice) Smith. McKenzie was an angel to her aunts and uncles, Jason (Tracie) Baker, who were also her God parents, Molly Crouse, John S. Eastham, Katelynn Eastham and Ben (Betty) Thrope. McKenzie loved her cousins, James, Autumn, Gage and Ethan Baker, Hannah and Nancy Crouse and Kaden and Kaylynn. McKenzie was a step-aunt to Ryan, Kaidence, Abigail, Riley and Nevaeh. She is also surrounded by many great aunts, uncles, cousins and friends; and a special friend, Doree Thomas. Her loving family will forever miss her. She was preceded in death by great-grandparents, JC (Barbara) Carter, Doyle (Ruby) Baker, Dan (Alverta) Porterfield, Thomas (Thelma) Jones, James (Rosella) Silbaugh and Harry (Donna) Swope. Family and friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from noon to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME INC., 418 N. Pittsburgh St., Connellsville. Additional visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until noon, the hour of her funeral service, Thursday, at the Calvary Apostolic Church, 127 Rolling Hills Estates, Uniontown, with Bishop Robert Swope and Pastor Randy Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in memory of McKenzie to the funeral home.
Man, 83, Is Killed
By Train Near Here
Pensioned Coal Miner
Enroute Home
Morton Ford Swope, 83, of Wheeler, was killed instantly early last night at Bowood when struck by Baltimore and Ohio passenger train No. 65, traveling north toward Connellsville. The body was badly mangled and crushed. The 83-year-old pensioned coal miner was returning to the home of his son, John Swope, with whom he resided, after spending the day with a grandson, Thomas Martin, of Dunbar. Removed to the funeral home of Deputy Coroner Charles A. McCormick in the South Connellsville Firemen’s ambulance, the body was later taken in the Burhan Funeral Home, Dunbar.
Morton F. Swope,
Pensioner, Killed
By Train at Bowest
Morton Ford Swope, 83 years old, of Wheeler, was killed
instantly Monday night at Bowest when struck by a Baltimore &
Ohio passenger train, traveling north toward Connellsville.
The body was badly mangled and crushed. The 83-year-old
pensioned coal miner was returning to the home of his son, John
Swope, with whom he resided. He is survived by the following
children: Mrs. Katherine Callahan of Dunbar, Mrs. Mary Coate
of Indianapolis, Ind., Mrs. Charles Koenig, Mrs. Christine
O’Donnell, Mrs. Ruth Henry and Theodore, all of Detroit, Mich.,
John and James of Wheeler; 23 grandchildren, 22 great
grandchildren, one great grandchild and three sisters, Mrs.
Harriett Hart of Brownsville, Mrs. Lillian Burnsworth of
Perryopolis, Mrs. Margaret Beeman of Ohio and one brother,
Frank Swope of Boswell. The body may be viewed at the Burhans
funeral home in Dunbar until noon Wednesday when it will be
taken to John Swope’s home in Wheeler where the funeral service
will be held at 2:30 o’clock, Thursday afternoon with Rev.
Fullerton of New Alexandria, officiating. Interment will be in
Mount Auburn Cemetery, Dunbar.
Notes from contributor:
Born—–
January 11, 1862, Baltimore, Md.
Spouse–
Angeline Elizabeth Miller Swope
Steven B. Swope, Jr., infant son Steven B. and Paulette Rimel Swope of Normalville, died Friday at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, shortly after birth. In addition to his parents, he is survived by maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Rimel of Vanderbilt; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Swope of Normalville.
Sarah Eleanor SWORDES ( -1865)
SWORDES— In George’s township, on the 19th of February, of Diptheria, SARAH ELEANOR SWORDES, daughter of Jemima Swordes, aged four years, two weeks and two days. At early dawn of twilight’s ray, When the birds awoke to sing their lay, An angel to our cot did fly, And called our lovely girl away. I miss her in her bed, I miss her in my arms, I miss her early, I miss her late, Our Sallie is free from harm. Hush, hush, my soul cease to complain, And wipe those gushing tears away, Mr. darling girl will rise again, And hail me in eternal day. In Jesus’ arms she sunk to rest, She entered heaven in Jesus’ name, In Jesus’ robes her soul is dressed, Through Jesus’ blood we’ll meet again.
PAMELA SWORDS
Pamela A. Swords, 40, of St. Clair Drive, North Huntingdon, died New Years Day in McKeesport Hospital, McKeesport. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Sheila Huston Swords of North Huntingdon, formerly of Brownsville; a brother, William Swords and his wife, carol, of West Newton; two sisters, Mrs. Cynthia L. Hirsh and her husband, Jeff, of Baldwin and Mrs. Lisa M. Mesina and her husband, Lenny, of Jefferson Borough; her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Christena Huston of Brownsville, and nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, Circleville, North Huntingdon, today from 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday until 11 a.m.
DIED— At her residence in Dunbar’s Camp, in Wharton township, on Tuesday, the 6th inst., SARAH, wife of George W. Swords, aged 51 years.
SWYCK, ADA PEARL— Age 85 years, guest of Monahan Personal Home, formerly of Smithfield, Pa., died Tuesday, April 26, 1983, in the Monongalia General Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va. She was born in Springhill Twp., Pa., December 24, 1898, daughter of the late John Oliver and Ella Harvey Swyck. She was the last surviving member of a pioneer family. She was employed with Ira J. Morton Family, for more than 41 years. She was predeceased by two brothers, Earl and Lindsay Swyck, a sister, Goldie in infancy. Surviving are a sister-in-law, Mrs. Margaret Swyck; and a niece, Mrs. Sandra Romano, both of Fairmont, W.Va.; three nephews, Robert Swyck, Fairmont, W.Va., Roger Swyck, W.Va., and Theodore Swyck, Warren, Ohio. The family will receive friends in the John F. Brownfield Funeral Home, Smithfield, today 7 to 9 p.m., and Thursday until 1 p.m., the hour of service. Rev. Paul Tarcy, will officiate. Interment in Mt. Union Cemetery, Morgantown, W. Va.
Stanley
SYGO died in 1932. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(2)
Stanley Sygo, 53-year-old merchant of Coffee street died Sunday morning December
25, 1932 at 5:30 o'clock. Mr. Sygo died following a lingering illness of the
past six years.
Mr. Sygo had been a merchant in the city for the past twenty years, dealing mostly
in meats and groceries.
He is survived by his widow, Pauline, and two sons, Michael and Joseph at home.
There are also surviving a brother, Joseph and a sister Mrs. Agnes Majcher,
both of Poland, and a nephew Frank Majcher and a niece Mrs. Victoriea Mazelewski,
both of Uniontown.
The funeral services will be held Wednesday with a short service at the home
at 9:30 followed by requiem high mass at the St. Joseph R. C. Church with Rev.
Fr. John Rohosz in charge.
Burial will be in the church cemetery at Hopwood.
William McCula SYPHAX ( -1937)
SYPHAX FUNERAL
The funeral for William McCula Syphax, 75, who died Monday evening will be held tomorrow. There will be a service at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Scott Haggart at the Trotter Water Company pumping station and the full service at the Evangelical Church at South Connellsville at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. W. S. Harr officiating. Burial will be in Franklin Cemetery at Dunbar, with Funeral Director J. T. Burhans in charge.
JOHN SYJUD
SCOTTDALE, Aug. 11— John Syjud, 71 years old, died at 10:45 o’clock Wednesday night at his home, 211 Graft street, Everson, after a lingering illness. He was a well known resident and hand spent his entire life in the Everson community. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Katherine Woak Syjud, and four children, Mrs. John Silkowski and Mrs. Thomas Kurzcja of Everson; Miss Rose at home and John of Detroit, Mich.; 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The funeral service will be held at 9 o’clock Saturday morning at St. Joseph’s Church, Everson. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Virginia Elizabeth Scott SYLING
(1916-2012)
UNIONTOWN
Virginia Elizabeth “Betty” Scott Syling
Virginia Elizabeth “Betty” Scott Syling, 96, of Uniontown, Pa., passed away August 22, 2012. She was born June 7, 1916 in Carrick, Pa., the daughter of the late Besse W. and N. Howard Scott. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Eugene Syling on March 27, 2008 and her brother, Robert H. Scott of Newton, KS on December 4, 2003. She was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church, Asbury Fellowship Class, Uniontown Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star 263, the Uniontown College club and Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. She was a graduate of McKeesport High school and the University of Pittsburgh with a B. S. degree in education. She was a former teacher in the McKeesport High School. She is survived by her loving children, Betty Jean Garrett and her husband, Thomas, of Griffin, GA, Dr. William Syling and his wife, Dorothy, of Canonsburg, PA, and Carol Black and her husband, Thomas, of Flower Mound, Texas; six grandchildren, Jamie Gallo and husband, Steven, of Atlanta, GA, Thomas W. Garrett and wife, Victoria, of Marietta, GA, Kym Huhn of Murieta, CA, Christopher Syling and wife Hikaru, of Tokyo, Japan, Tiffany Neal and husband, Nicholas, of Keller, TX and Damian Black of Flower Mound, TX; seven great-granddaughters and one great-grandson; a sister, Lois Scott Jamison of McKeesport, PA and several nieces and one nephew. Friends will be received in the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, PA on Sunday, August 26 from 12 to 2 and 4 to 6 p.m. Visitation will continue on Monday, August 27, 2012 from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by a funeral service celebrating Betty’s life at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Lafayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Asbury United Methodist Church, 20 Dunbar St., Uniontown, PA; Amedysis Home Health Services; Fayette Hospice; Interfaith Volunteers or a charity of your choice. The family encourages memories and condolences be shared with the family at adferguson.com
Virginia Elizabeth “Betty” Scott Syling
Virginia Elizabeth “Betty” (Scott) Syling, age 96, of Uniontown, Pa., passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2012. Friends will be received in the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, today from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by a Funeral Service celebrating Betty’s life at 11. Interment will follow in Lafayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Asbury United Methodist Church, 20 Dunbar Street, Uniontown, PA 15401; Amedisys Home Health Services; Fayette Hospice; Interfaith Volunteers; or a charity of your choice. The family encourages memories and condolences be shared with the family at adferguson.com
Walter Edward SYTKO, Jr. ( -1976)
SYTKO, WALTER EDWARD JR.— Friends are being received in the Victor A. DeCarlo Funeral Home, 137 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown today until 8:45 a.m. when short prayers will be held followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph’s R. C. Church at 9:30 a.m. with Rev. Fr. John Kaczmarczyk as Celebrant. Interment in Sylvan Heights Cemetery.
Rose F. Palgutta SZCZYRBAK (1926-1994)
ROSE F. SZCZYRBAK
Rose Frances Palgutta Szczyrbak, 67, of Bobtown died Sunday, August 28, 1994, in Monongalia General Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va. She was born Nov. 30, 1926, in Oliver Three, Pa., daughter of the late Andrew and Christine Sandor Palgutta. She was a member of St. Ignatius R.C. Church in Bobtown. She is survived by her husband, Walter Szczyrbak; two daughters, Mrs. Tom (Debra) Hampton of Orange Park, Fla., and Mrs. Jeff (Pamela) Hadden of St. Petersburg, Fla.; one granddaughter; one brother, Donald Palgutta, and ones sister, Dorothy Gallos, both of Pittsburgh, Pa. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by a brother, Robert Palgutta in 1991. Friends will be received in the LOUIS E. RUDOLPH FUNERAL HOME, 15 Main St., Point Marion, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, Aug. 31, 1994, until 10 a.m. when brief prayers will be said followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in St. Ignatius R.C. Church, Bobtown, Pa., with Rev. Fr. Albin C. McGinnis, V.F., as celebrant. Interment will follow in Wolf’s Cemetery, Dilliner, Pa.
SZERENSCI, ALEX, SR.— Friends are being received in the residence until 9 p.m. Thursday where brief services will be held, followed by additional rites in teh Presbyterian Church, Masontown, with Rev. Bernard officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Leckrone, under the direction of the Yoney Funeral Home, Masontown.
Daisy Leona SZOYKA died in 1935. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette
County USGenWeb Project.(2)
Mrs. Daisy Leona Szoyka, aged 26 years, wife of George B. Szoyka, died at 6:30
o'clock Saturday evening, in the family residence at Carmichaels following a
months illness of complications. She was a daughter of Charles and Katherine
Whipkey and a native of Mt. Pleasant Township, Greene county. Besides her husband
and parents she is also survived by three children, George, Jr., Earl and Ruth
Szoyka, all at home.
Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 2 o'clock in Mt. Joy church,
Mt. Pleasant township, by Rev. Mr. Kalp. Burial in Mt. Joy cemetery.
(newspaper dated May 27, 1935)
John
SZUCH died in 1931. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(2)
John Szuch, 48, a resident of House 51, Newton, near South Brownsville, died Friday, September 4, 1931, in the Brownsville General Hospital, as the result of an injury sustained earlier in the week while at work in the Bridgeport mine.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Berther Szuch; three children, John, Jr., Anna and Paul all at home; and three brothers, Steve, of Clyde; James, of Republic, and Gabor Szuch, of Bridgeport.
Brief services will be held at the late home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock followed by additional services in St. Peter's R. C. church, South Brownsville, in charge of Rev. Fr. Adalbert Soltesz. Burial will be in the Holy Rosary cemetery at Republic.