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Christopher Swain Obituary
Born in Hornell, April 14, 1972, the son of Elton and Nancy (LaBarron) Swain, he was a lifelong area resident, graduating from Canaseraga Central School. Johnny enjoyed music, camping, boating, and the outdoors. He loved his dog "Bart", life, and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his parents, Elton and Nancy Swain of Canaseraga; his fiancé, Crystal Stauffer of Canaseraga; his sister, April Crego of Angelica; his grandmother, Gloria LaBarron of Dansville; two nephews, Josh and Dylan Crego; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
The family will be present from noon-3 p.m., Sunday, July 9, 2017, at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St., in Hornell, where a Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m., with the Rev. Dudley Jenkins officiating. A private family burial will be held at the convenience of the family.
To send a remembrance, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com, the family is being assisted by director Chester A. Gosper IV.
Friends may make memorial contributions to: a local animal shelter.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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SANDRA BOGUMINSKI
June 29, 2021
MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH MY FRIEND! LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER!
SANDRA BOGUMINSKI
June 29, 2020
JOHNNY:STILL MISS YOU BUDDY! I KNOW ALL YOUR FRIENDS STILL THINK OF YOU! MOM,DAD AND APRIL MISS YOU WITH ALL THEIR HEARTS! LOVE YOU MY FRIEND! SANDEE
SANDRA BOGUMINSKI
June 29, 2019
JOHNNY:YOU ARE VERY MUCH MISSED AND I JUST KNOW YOUR MOTHER AND FATHER AND SISTER JUST MISS THE TIMES THEY STILL HAD AHEAD WITH YOU!I KNOW I MISS ALL THE GOOD TIMES I HAD WITH YOU AND RONDUS AROUND MY BIRTHDAY!! NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT I HAVE SOMETHING THAT REMINDS ME OF YOU LOVE SANDEE
Donna Tucker
July 7, 2017
Donna & Kevin Tucker
July 7, 2017
Shocked & saddened to hear of Johnny's passing. Heartfelt condolences to Eli, Nancy, April, Jeff & the rest of the family. He'll never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Johnny.
Sandra Boguminski
July 6, 2017
ELI AND NANCY: I AM THINKING OF YOU AND AM SO SO SORRY ABOUT THIS. WISH I COULD BE THERE TO HELP YOU THROUGH THIS ALL BUT VERY HARD FOR ME TO MAKE IT TO BIRDSALL!!! WILL CALL YOU IN THE NEAR FUTURE. THINKING OF YOU AND THE FAMILY PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF YOU.
July 5, 2017
We cannot imagine the pain your dear family must be experiencing now. Our prayers will include you all. May God give you the ability to cope with your loss. Psalms 94:18-19
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