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Dorothy Swinger Obituary

Swinger, Dorothy A.

Dorothy Ann Swinger, 87, of Springfield, passed away April 4, 2025 at the Ohio Masonic Home. She was born January 16, 1938 in Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of the late Harry and Jeannie (Gailey) Mertz. Dorothy was retired from Navistar, where she had worked for over 30 years. Survivors include her husband, Lynn Swinger; son, Robert Houseman of Yellow Springs; and three grandchildren in Texas. She was preceded in death by son, David Houseman. Graveside services will be held at 12:00 pm Wednesday at Rosedale Cemetery in Conover, Ohio with Pastor Jody Noble officiating. A memorial service will then be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday at Covenant Presbyterian Church. The family asks that no flowers be sent and that instead donations be made in Dorothy's name to the donor's favorite charity. Arrangements entrusted to the Jones-Kenney-Zechman Funeral Home. Condolences may be shared at www.jkzfh.com.

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Published by Springfield News Sun on Apr. 8, 2025.

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RONALD W FRANCEY

April 18, 2025

Dottie and Lynn have been good friends for many years while we lived in North Padre Island in Corpus Christi, TX. Very good friends; very good memries.

Brad Smith of Tennessee

April 9, 2025

Dottie was a beautiful person inside and out. A terrific sense of energy with a huge smile on her face. Made going to work fun, it was never dull. Dottie was a true friend to me and we shared over many years of friendship talks about family, scuba diving, photography and travel. My sympathy to Lynn and Bobby. She will be sorely missed by all those who loved her.

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Rosedale Cemetery, Conover, Ohio

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