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Sharon Swain Obituary

Sharon Ruth Swain
65, of Gnadenhutten, died Saturday Nov. 17, 2012 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a courageous two year battle with cancer. Born Nov. 21, 1946 in Erie, Pa. she was daughter of the late Owen and Marion (Lawrence) Platz. Sharon was employed as an emergency medical dispatcher at Stark-Summit Ambulance and Smith Ambulance of Stark-Summit at Massillon for the past 12 years. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, spending time with her family and going to yard sales.
She is survived by her husband Gerald Swain whom she married April 26, 1976. Also surviving are her children Rob (Erin) Matz of Erie, Pa., Carl (Amy) Swain of Wainwright, Michelle Tinlin of Uhrichsville, Chris (Katrina) Swain of Athens and Jimmy (Sara) Swain of Uhrichsville; a son in law T.J. Welch of Uhrichsville; 16 grandchildren and three great grandchildren; sister Janice (Steve) Dankovich of Jamestown, N.Y. and her mother-in- law Vada Swain of Uhrichsville. She was loved by many brothers and sisters-in -law, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter Kelly Swain Welch and her father-in- law Carl F. Swain.
A memorial service celebrating Sharon's life will be held Friday Nov. 23, 2012 at 3 p.m. in Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church on Pleasant Valley Road near Dennison with Pastor David Nauss officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until time of services. The Lebold-Smith Funeral Home in Bolivar is handling the arrangements. The family would like to thank the staff at Community Hospice of Tuscarawas County for their loving care of Sharon and suggests memorial contributions in Sharon's memory be made to Community Hospice at 716 Commercial Ave. S.W. New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663. For those unable to attend please visit the funeral home's web site to share a memory and sign the guest register.
Lebold-Smith
330-874-3113
www.smithfuneral.com

Published by The Times Reporter on Nov. 19, 2012.
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Carl,Amy,Trevor&family,i am sorry for yor loss.Sharon was such a sweet and friendly person.She always seemed to have a smile where ever you saw her.

Jody Edwards

November 24, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Sharon was an amazing person.

November 23, 2012

Sorry for your loss! Sharon was a very wonderful and nice woman. We will miss hearing her voice at work.

Margory Wentzel

November 20, 2012

Jimmy,Sara and family , So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. May you find comfort in each other and the all the memories she left you. The Wagner's

Tammy Wagner

November 20, 2012

Swain Family,
Sharon was truly a wonderful soul. The strength she had was truly amazing and with all the things she was going through she was always concerned about everyone else and how they were doing. This truly showed how thoughtful, selfless, and warm she really was. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Sharon, we will cherish the memories you gave everyone forever. Love you!

Adam and Lisa Reiger

November 20, 2012

Sending our thoughts and prayers.

mckim

November 19, 2012

amy and carl family so sorry for your loss prayers with you all...kelley sullivan

kelley sullivan

November 19, 2012

Sharon your are the strongest and kindest woman i have ever known. I feel good knowing that i have you and Kelly watching over me and the boys. Love you Sharon

November 19, 2012

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