BORN

1925

DIED

2012

James Swigart Obituary

James A. Swigart

MANSFIELD: James A. Swigart, age 87, passed away Monday, November 26, 2012 at MedCentral Mansfield Hospital. He was born March 4, 1925 in Mansfield to the late Addison Joseph and Lulu Catherine (Beveridge) Swigart. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during WWII serving in the European Theatre. James retired from Penn Athletic Products and was previously employed as the manager at Yunckers Sporting Goods. In his younger years, he worked with the B & O Railroad for 10 years. An outdoorsman, he especially enjoyed playing golf. His favorite activity was spending summers in Canada with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Martha (Brown) Swigart, whom he married on November 16, 1947; two sons, James (Jane) Swigart of Port Clinton and Tim (Cindy) Swigart of Shelby; and a granddaughter, Laura Ann Swigart. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Carroll.

Friends and family may visit from 6-8 p.m. Friday, November 30, 2012 at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 100 S. Lexington Springmill Road. The memorial service will be held in the funeral home Saturday at 10:30 a.m. with Masonic services and military honors presented. Burial will be at a later date in Guernsey Memorial Gardens, Cambridge, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Northwest Ohio Division. Online guest registry at www.wappner.com

Published by News Journal on Nov. 29, 2012.
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May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

American Heart Association

December 1, 2012

Tim sorry to here your Dad has passed.

howie mathis

November 30, 2012

Tim...Cindy..and the Swigart family...So sorry for your loss. Hugs and Prayers...Connie Castle

November 29, 2012

To Mary and the boys, so sorry for your loss. Mom and Dad [Ruth & Chester Wolf]always enjoyed your company.

Sharon Zimmerman

November 29, 2012

TIM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS IN OUR THOUGHTS N PRAYERS. JIM HESTER LEXINGTON; N.C.

November 29, 2012

Forgot to list my name....Steve Wynn.....age, old age causes that !!

November 29, 2012

Mrs. Swigart and family (you in particular, Swigzee) very sorry to hear of Mr. Swigart's passing. I remember many good times at your home..one in particular.. Getting ewkered on both bowers and a king...dang Swigzee had the other four of suit and an ace...man. Throw down a Leaning Tower pizza or sub for me in Mr. swigart's memory.

November 29, 2012

Jim will be missed by all of use. One of is buddy from WBC

Don Deyarmon

November 29, 2012

Tim & family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all .Randy & ShellyYeager

Shelly Yeager

November 29, 2012

tim sorry for the loss of your dad you are in our thoughts and prayers

larry grant

November 29, 2012

To the family of Mr. Swigart, I used to work at Yunckers (1980-84) and every time Jim came in to the store he always brighten my day. I'm praying for Jim and his family he will be missed.

Michael Smith

November 29, 2012

Your in our thoughts & prayers-Jill & Gary Knight (Naomi's daughter)

November 29, 2012

Tim and family. Sorry to see that your dad passed away. I enjoyed his presence when he joined our golf group, he always had that lively spirit. Wayne

November 29, 2012

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