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David Swantkowski Obituary
DURYEA — Mr. David M. Swantkowski, of Duryea, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, at his home.
Born in Pittston, he was the son of the late Emil Paul and Amelia Frances Pietruszewski Swantkowski. David was a graduate of Pittston Area High School and attended Wilkes University. He served briefly in the United States Air Force and was employed by the former Kurlancheeks Furniture Store, Duryea.
David was a dedicated caregiver of his mother, Amelia, for many years.
Surviving are sister, Marilyn Swantkowski-Hughes and her husband, Bill, brother, Mark Swantkowski, nieces, Kia and Jenna, great-niece and great-nephews.
A viewing will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, from 1 to 1:30 p.m. at the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main St., Duryea. Funeral services and interment will be held at 2 p.m. in St. Mary's Polish National Catholic Cemetery, Duryea, with the Rev. Carmen G. Bolock officiating.
To leave an online condolence for David's family, please visit the funeral home website, www.piontekfuneralhome.com.
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Carrie Tonkin
September 14, 2020
To the Swantowski Family, we are so very sorry for your Loss. David was a great person, and a Dear friend who will always be in our Hearts. Freddie Tonkin & Family
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