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Blanche Swartz Obituary

Blanche P. Swartz, 83, of Luzerne, passed away Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at The Garden at East Mountain, Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Clarence, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna Mihalik Kobularcik. She was a graduate of Snow Shoe High School, prior to her retirement, she was employed at Heritage House in Wilkes-Barre, as a resident assistant. She was a member of Holy Family Parish, Luzerne. Blanche loved spending time with her family, friends, neighbors and especially her kitty, Buddy, who preceded her in death.

She was preceded in death my brothers, Frank and Joseph Kobularcik and sister, Veronica Smatana.

Surviving is her husband of 62 years Robert C. Swartz; children, Linda (Tina) Ziegenfus and husband, Gary, Luzerne; Nadian Swartz, Luzerne; Robert K. Swartz and wife Barbara, Dallas; David Swartz and wife Melissa, Avoca; grandchildren, Kelly Brown, Beth Ziegenfus, Megan Ziegenfus, Jennifer Stokes, Holly Swartz, Robert E. Swartz, Sara Swartz; great-grandchildren, Dylan and Carson Brown, Ryan Stokes; sisters, Marion Kossick, Washington State; Janie Felosky, New York State; Rosalie Zekus, Luzerne; brother, Robert Kobularcik, Clarence; numerous nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday from Betz-Jastremski Funeral Home, Inc., 568 Bennett St., Luzerne, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Parish, Luzerne, with the Rev. Joseph Elston officiating. Interment will be in Chapel Lawn Memorial Park, Dallas. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation can be made the St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen, 39 E. Jackson St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701. To leave a message of condolence for her family, please visit www.betzjastremski.com. Family and friends can call at the funeral home Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m.

Published by Citizens Voice from Feb. 25 to Feb. 26, 2017.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you Mr. Swartz and your family. She was a special lady. My family always enjoyed visiting with yours.

Patricia Masteller

February 28, 2017

Uncle Bob and family so sorry about Aunt Blanche..... she is wonderful lady and a mother she will be missed dearly...My thoughts and prayers is with you.....R.I.P. Blanche

Lois Mckean

February 26, 2017

So sorry to hear about Blanche, I have such wonderful memories of her, she was a very special lady. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Carol Galchefski

February 26, 2017

So sorry Kim and Mom Rose in regards to Blanche. Our deepest condolences and sympathy to you and your family at this time. May she rest in peace and the Lord dry your tears. With love. Debbie & Keith Oliveri. Luzerne PA

February 25, 2017

Our prayers are with you. Love Donna and Chris Bahr.

Donna BAhr

February 25, 2017

Uncle Bob and family, so sorry to hear of Aunt Blanche's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at his time of sorrow. Love, Shane and Vicky McKean

February 25, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all.

Nancy Bauman

February 25, 2017

May Blanche rest now and be safe in God's memory.

Marie

February 25, 2017

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February 24, 2017

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