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Juanita Swan Obituary
The family of Juanita (Nita) Swan is saddened to announce her passing on September 29, 2020 at the age of 78. Nita was born and lived in Vestal, New York, later relocating to Brackney, Pa. Nita was predeceased by her loving husband of 52 years, Tom, parents Byron and Mary Larrabee, brothers John, Paul, and Mark Larrabee. She was also predeceased by her mother and father-in-law Jessie and Stewart Swan, brothers and sisters-in-law Stewart, Chuck, Chuck, Sally, Roland Swan, and Nancy Hugg.
Nita will be lovingly remembered by her son Craig (Mara) Swan, Mequon, WI, daughters Robin (Dale) Palmer, Bainbridge, NY, and Amy (George) Berg, Moneta, VA., grandchildren Madden Swan (Jack Eichorst), Jacob Swan, Seth, Evan, and Corbin Palmer, Brittany (Ryan) Griffin, Xoxo (Adam) Cecil, and Zenec Harris. Greatgrandchildren Kenny Cecil and Owen Griffin, beloved sister Vera (Don) Eddy, sisters-in-law Mary Larrabee and Ann Swan, and many nieces and nephews.
She was a dedicated mother and worked tirelessly to support her growing family. As her children grew older, Nita achieved a professional goal with a career at IBM Owego, NY. Nita was able to retire and enjoy time with her husband Tom before his passing ten years ago. Nita was a talented seamstress who loved spending time in her sewing room. She also treasured her golf and lunch dates with the Brackney Ladies.
A special thanks to the staff at Good Shepherd Village Endwell Health Care Center for the excellent care and compassion given to Nita throughout her long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. In addition, words cannot express the appreciation for the years of love and devotion given to Nita by her special niece, Tami Dorber, and her family (George, Jessica, and Julia).
A private memorial mass will be held for the family at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Vestal. A celebration of Nita's life will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, and in honor of Nita's life, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Also, please consider the power of kindness. "Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless." ~ Mother Teresa
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Elma Bogart (Wells
September 29, 2025
Juanita and sibs were our playmates we lived on glenwood rd and would cut across the fields to get to her place and skate on the pond when I got married and moved away we lost touch RIP Juanita it was good memories back then
Karen Sutliff
October 10, 2020
I worked with Nita at IBM many years ago. Loved talking with her. She never had a bad word to say about anyone & her smile always lit up the room. Keeping all of you in my thoughts & prayers. Rest In Peace sweet lady.
Elma (Bogart) Wells
October 8, 2020
We used to play together when we we young she was just over the hill from us and we were classmates So sorry to hear she had alzheimers at her later years RIP Juanita
Cherri Brown
October 6, 2020
What a wonderful sweet lady. I enjoyed having her as my manager. Condolences to the family.
Sharon E Northrup (McPartland)
October 6, 2020
Nita and I were friends through high school; and other friends and I attended her wedding to Tom. My deepest sympathy to Vera and the rest of the family.
John P & Lois Nagy
October 5, 2020
Our deepest sympathy to Juanita's family.
She is at peace now.
Debbie OReilly
October 5, 2020
Thoughts and prayers to the family. Nita was such a sweet lady.
Debbie OReilly
Don and Vera Eddy
October 3, 2020
What a beautiful and loving person. We have a lifetime of memories. We love you, Nita.
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