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Kory Swantek Obituary

Kory Robert Swantek, 26, of Millcreek died peacefully at home Sunday morning, November 13, 2011. Kory was born December 28, 1984 in Erie, Pa., the son of Dr. Leo J. and Linda Nolan Swantek. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leo Swantek Sr., Myrna Swantek Touris, Robert O. Nolan, June McKinney Nolan and step grandfather, John Touris, Sr. Kory is loved and will be dearly missed by his family; his parents Leo and Linda; his older sister, Karlee Dunn & husband, Mark of Bend, Ore.; his older brother, Kyle Swantek and wife, Erica, also of Bend, Ore.; and twin sister, Kira Dougherty and husband, Bud of Erie; his uncles & aunts; Jean Wallen and husband, Len, Cindy (Karen) Race and husband, Denny, Chuck Swantek and wife, Carol, Rick Swantek and wife, Margaret, Brian Swantek and wife, Liz all of Erie, Robert Paul Swantek and wife, Liz of Las Vegas, Nev., Carl Swantek and wife, Michelle of Boise, Idaho, Mary Ellen Vitron and husband, Bill, and John Touris, Jr. Kory will be missed by his aunts, uncles, and cousins in the McKinney family: Jeanne Santos, Chad Santos, Jason Santos, Jamie Santos, Diane Kremer, Elizabeth Kremer, Michael Kremer; and several aunts, uncles, and many cousins in the Nolan family. Kory will also be missed by his cousins: Micki Lyle, Chuck Swantek Jr., Scott Wallen, Pamela Wallen Bansidhar, Shawn Swantek, Jeremy Race, Michelle Magee, Aimee Voto, Bill Vitron, Chris Swantek, Mindy Race, Nick Swantek, Kristie Karpinski, Kevin Swantek, Alex Swantek, Mike Vitron, Justin Touris, Courtney Swantek, Daniel Swantek, Eric Swantek, Kelsey Swantek, Natalie Swantek, and his beloved dog, Ellie. Kory's lighthearted pure spirit touched the lives of all he met. His charismatic personality, charm and laughter were contagious. Kory had an adventurous spirit and participated in mountain biking, rock climbing, snowmobiling and his favorite sport, snowboarding. He will be sorely missed by all of his many friends and especially his girlfriend, Jessica Michalski. He graduated from McDowell High School class of 2004. Friends may call at Brugger Funeral Homes and Crematory, Pine Avenue Branch, 845 E. 38th at Pine Avenue., Thursday, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. & 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and may attend services there on Friday, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Theodore Marconi, pastor of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, officiating. Private burial will take place at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Maria House Project, 1218 French Street #7, Erie, PA 16501 or the Child Advocacy Center, 2005 West 8th St., Suite 103, Erie, PA 16505. Condolences at: bruggerfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Erie Times-News on Nov. 16, 2011.

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Louise Sunde (Weigel)

January 7, 2012

Dear Linda, Leo, Karlee, Kyle and Kira, I am so very sorry for your loss-what a sad shock. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Virginia Prischak

November 28, 2011

Dr. Swantek, Linda and family, We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May the many wonderful memories of Kory help you through this difficult time. Doug and Virginia Prischak

Doris (Perilla) & Jim Campbell

November 23, 2011

Dear Leo, Linda and family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you at this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jane Nolan Slattery

November 22, 2011

Leo and Linda and family,
I am truly sorry for your loss.
Jane Nolan Slattery
Myrtle Beach

virginia durst

November 20, 2011

dr.swantek and family, i am truly sorry for the loss of your son. my thoughts and prayers are with you. GOD is with you.

November 19, 2011

Dr. & Mrs. Swantek,
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your son. May you find comfort in your memories. May he rest in peace.
Select Specialty Hospital~Erie.

November 19, 2011

Dr. Swantek,
We are so sorry for your loss.
With sympathy, Bill & Heidi McDonald & family.

November 18, 2011

Leo, Linda and family, We wish to express our sincere condolences on the loss of your son, Kory. Our thoughts and prayers at with you at this difficult time. Anne and Tony Scalise

Jim and Sharon Morey

November 18, 2011

To the Swantek Family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved son, Kory.
Jim and Sharon Morey

November 18, 2011

Dr. and Mrs. Swantek - We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gordon and Phyllis Ferguson

November 18, 2011

Leo, Linda, & family,
Our deepest sympathy to hear of the loss of your son. Our hearts extend to you and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers to help ease this extremely difficult time in your lives.
Dr. Bryant and Annette Bojewski & family

November 18, 2011

Dr. and Mrs. Swantek,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Colleen Hushon and Family

November 18, 2011

Dr. and Mrs. Swantek & Family
We are very sorry for your loss. You remain in our thoughts.
Elizabeth Colaiezzi
Dennis Watkins
Watkins General Contracting, Inc.

Evelyn & Jack Watkins

November 18, 2011

Dr. and Mrs. Swantek and family,
Please know we are so sorry for the loss of your son. I can't even find words to express how sorry we are. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this extremely difficult time.
With love, Jack and Evelyn Watksin

Bob Meyer

November 18, 2011

You have my deapest condolences at this time of your grief.Please know my thoughts are with you and yours.

Matt Kaczmarek

November 18, 2011

Sorry for your loss to you and your family, are thoughts will be with you.
Matt, Tammy, and Jesika Kaczmarek

Becki Osborne

November 18, 2011

Dr and Mrs. Swantek and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your son. I can't even find words to express how sorry I am. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this extremely difficult time.
With love,
The Osborne family
Dan, Becki, Dayna and Daniel

Stephenie Wanner

November 17, 2011

My heart goes out to you and your family , I've know you guys since your kids and I went to MIHS. Mrs.Swantek you where and prob still are the best mom! Kory was a good friend and thoughtful person im blessed to had got to meet him. Your family im my families prayers. Kira xoxo here if your need anyone, love you and your in my heart sweety.

Maria Schall

November 17, 2011

My deepest sympathy to your family.

Karen Nelson

November 17, 2011

Dear Dr. Swantek and Linda,
My deepest sympathy at the loss of your son, Kory. May JESUS hold you close to
HIS HEART.

November 17, 2011

dr.swantek and family,sorry for your loss of kory our prayers are with you from the chrispen family

Bill Klem

November 17, 2011

Leo, Sooo sory to see your loss, It must be tough to see a child go. My prayers are with your son.
Bill Klem

Arthur Schenck

November 17, 2011

Dr & Mrs. Swantek: Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Feel free to call if we can help in any way.

Valerie & Bob Gourley

November 17, 2011

Dear Dr. Swantek & Linda: So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time of sadness.

Becky & Bill Kitelinger

November 17, 2011

Dear Dr Swantek, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We can not begin to comprehend the pain that you and your family are going through. Our thoughts and prays are with you through this very difficult time.

Gerard & Cheryl Mazzocco

November 17, 2011

Dr. Swantek, we're so sorry for your loss. Your in our thoughts and prayers.

crystal Reid

November 17, 2011

Mr. Mrs swantek n Kira I'm sorry for ur loss .. knowing u 20 yrs...meeting him n kira in first grade He was always such a great caring person no matter he was going through he always manage to be there for always he was like a brother to me ..he will always be missed and loved by many many people...

Richard Trudeau

November 17, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lindsey Riazzi

November 17, 2011

To the Swantek family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Kory. Please remember you all have an angel that will be with you every day. We will cherish all of the great memories of Kory. He will never be forgotten. My heart goes out to all of you. RIP Kory

Bob and Darlene Case

November 17, 2011

Dr. Swantek and family. In your time of loss please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

robin (mikeys mom) rosas

November 17, 2011

first time i saw u u were just a little boy and then u grew up to be a man! now your time with us has been cut short! my deepest sympathy to the swantek family

Tiffany Skwaryk and Family

November 17, 2011

My regards to you and your family kira. Im sorry he didnt live a long life and to expierence all accomplishment we all may take for granted, but he is now living beyond and watching over. He will sadly be missed but hes in all out hearts. He will still live on in our hearts and thoughts. Kory- I will miss you deeply. I will always remember all the fun times in class with all you excitement and jokes. U brought laughter to many. Rest in peace my friend.

Matt Scutella

November 16, 2011

I love you brother.. I will see you in the next life..

Kevin & Kim Raines

November 16, 2011

Dr. Swantek and Family, We can't begin to comprehend the pain of your loss. May your love, memories, and faith help console you through this most difficult time. God Bless, Kevin & Kim

karla fiorelli

November 16, 2011

To the Swantek family, there are no words to express how sorry I am for the loss of Kory. I can only pray that God will bring you peace in your time of great sorrow.
God Bless,
Karla

Mindy Race

November 16, 2011

Kory you worked your way into my heart cousin and your life was cut too short. All I know is that you are now in a better place and can finally be free and happy. I will miss you. I love you.

Carol Pryber

November 16, 2011

Liz and Brian,
I am so sorry for your loss. This was so tragic. You and your families are in my prayers.

Sarah Beham

November 16, 2011

Dr. and Mrs. Swantek and Family,

My deepest sympathies. You are and will continue to be in my heart, thoughts and prayers

Valerie Robertson

November 16, 2011

Wishing we could take the pain away. You are in our thoughts.

Dr. Roman and Colleen Bojewski

November 16, 2011

Leo and Linda: It is with heavy hearts that we extend our sympathies to you on the loss of your son. Although there are no words to help ease your pain, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you journey through this most difficult time.

Sandra Dovishak

November 16, 2011

Doctor Swantek, I looked at Kory's name and face, realized that was your boy, then remembered all the stories we shared of our Sons. There are no words that can help sooth the pain you and your family are bearing so I will say a prayer.

Carole F. Blakeslee

November 16, 2011

Linda, Carol & The Swantek Families.
My sincere sympathy and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May all your precious memories help heal your hearts in time. And know that your friends are always there for you if needed. A fellow AHS classmate.

Keir Stahlsmith

November 16, 2011

Kory, you are in God's hands now, and my deepest condolences go out to your loved ones and family members.

Kory, you were my childhood best friend... I remember asking your sister if her name was spelled "Keira" because our names were similar. We met in the 1st grade, and were best friends all the way through until middle-school when we went different ways.

But, when I was growing up as a kid, I remember that no one was as fun to hang out with - just you and Chad. You both were my best buddies, and equally, we were mischievous and often "brats" as kids, and then we grew up and went our ways. We'll all, always remember how funny you were, how much of a joy it was to hang out, and I loved your family so much -- a refuge and a respite, both your mother and father poured so much generosity into our lives, and will always be remembered for their loving kindness as well.

My deepest sympathies go to your family. You were truly a brother to me, and I always will remember how we shared life together from Asbury Elementary School, to hanging out all the time, riding bikes to Dairy Queen on 26th St., and riding bikes around everywhere... going trick-or-treating on Halloween's as kids... I'm so grieved to hear you have departed, but at the same time, you're at peace now.

Your sister, Kira, also -- I remember from Asbury all the way up through High School, from Algebra class, to Economics with you before graduation in 2004 at McDowell... even when I transferred from Walnut Creek Middle School, to Westlake -- I remember those days, I was actually concerned that you might have "changed" too much -- and that we had lost touch. But we became friends still, and though we had our differences, we always had our childhood friendship as an anchor and good memory to look back on.

Although we all went separate ways, you were and always will be the best friend I remember from childhood. You are deeply missed and loved by so many. May God bless your family and those who mourn and grieve. You are deeply missed my friend, and my brother. Peace.

Sincerely,

November 16, 2011

Dr. and Mrs.Swantek and family,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your son,brother,cousin and friend.May you find comfort in all of your wonderful, happy memories.May God Bless All of You.
Sincerely,
Bev Cramer LPN

November 16, 2011

Leo, Linda, and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Kory's passing. He had a smile for everyone he met along life's path. You will be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming months.
Love, Krissy and the girls

November 16, 2011

Kira & Bud, Our Hearts & Prayers are with you. Michael, Monica & Jack

Barb Brozell-Guelcher

November 16, 2011

My condolences to the entire Swantek family, my God's peace care you through.

Lynn Richardson

November 16, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. May our Dear Lord hold You All in his arms Lynn

Amanda Jones

November 16, 2011

Swantek family,
My heart goes out to you. Kory will be missed. Im so sorry for your loss.

Mr Mrs, Hector Figueroa

November 16, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

November 16, 2011

Linda, Leo and Carol,

Pattie and I were deeply saddened to learn of Kory's passing. Pattie loved Kory when he was in her class at Asbury, and was stunned over the news. Speaking for us and also our Academy High School classmates, please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. You have our deepest, heartfelt sympathy.

Sincerely,

Chuck and Pattie Pora, and classmates from Academy H.S. class of 1964

Jim and Linda Caputo

November 16, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the entire Swantek Family~Our prayers are with you during this most difficult time in your lives

Bonnie and Terra Smith

November 16, 2011

Dr. Swantek and family,There are no right words we can express that can make this an easier time for you and your family.We are both very sorry for your loss.Our deepest sympathy.

Loren Skellie

November 16, 2011

I met Kory at McDowell, we were in the same class. He had many friends and always walked around with a smile on his face. Although I haven't seen or spoke to Kory in a long time, I'm deeply saddened to hear of his passing. I know how much he was loved.

To all of his family and friends, I'm so sorry for your loss. Kory was a great guy and will be missed by so many.

Pam Nolan

November 16, 2011

Oh, Linda and Leo, I am so sorry you have lost Kory. My heart breaks for you and I wish there was some small thing I could say to make it better. May God hold you all in the palm of his hand as you pass through this sad, sad time.

jodie dickey lpn PSSH

November 16, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss Dr and Mrs Swantek. You are all in my prayers.

Carrie Dzikowski Wrbican

November 16, 2011

Dear Karlee,
My deepest sympathy. I remember when he was born when we were in 6th grade at OLP and what a joy he was to your family. You and your family are in my prayers.

JUDI JOHNSTON

November 16, 2011

LINDA,LEO,AND FAMILY,
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME IN YOUR LIFE.
MUCH SYMPATHY,JUDI JOHNSTON

Jess Spencer

November 16, 2011

My Condolences go out to the entire Swantek Family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers!!

Stephen Trohoske

November 16, 2011

So very sorry Dr. & Mrs. Swantek,Karlee,Kyle & Kira. We all Loved Kory very much, from the time he was a baby i had a special place in my heart for him. He will be missed. Blessings to you and your family during this time & always.

November 16, 2011

Our deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Linda and Bob Malanowski and family

Hans and Val Myers

November 16, 2011

Deepest sympathies and prayers to the Swantek family. We are praying for you, Doctor Swantek.

Jim & Denise Nichols

November 16, 2011

Dear Kira, Bud (& Family): We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother, Kory. We know that Kory is walking with God and is at Peace. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all Now. As life continues on.... and when it seems like everything around you has gone back to normal. And you feel that you need someone to talk to we'll be there for you! God Bless & Be With You ALL! Love,

Martin Tatara

November 16, 2011

Our condolences and continued prayers to the Swantek family during this great loss.

Tom Falasca

November 16, 2011

Dear Leo and Linda,

Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. May your memories and faith bring you some degree of comfort.

Tom Falasca, DO

Jessica Munsch

November 16, 2011

My deepest condolences go to the Swantek family during this sad time!! Kory is in a better place now, and will forever be in our hearts! He will missed by many, and he will never be forgotten!!

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