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Dylan Swank Obituary

Dylan Thomas Swank January 15, 2003 -September 17, 2006 Dylan Thomas Swank, 3-year-old son of Thomas and Edith Swank, died Sept. 17, 2006, at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College. Dylan was born on Jan. 15, 2003, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. He is survived by his parents, Thomas and Edith Swank, of Spring Mills; his grandparents, Howard T. and Virginia N. Swank, of Centre Hall, and Harold L. and Stephanie A. Auman, of Spring Mills; his uncle, Harold L. Auman, Jr. and cousins, Madison and Nathan, of Centre Hall; and his aunt and uncle, Matthew and Julie Depace, and cousins, Emily and Nicolas, of North Hills. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Penns Valley EMS, 231 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Centre Hall, PA 16828. A guest book may be signed and condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com

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Published by Centre Daily Times on Oct. 1, 2006.

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TILBERT & BARBARA BRYMER

October 5, 2006

TOM GINNIE TOM JR & EDITH, WE ARE SO BOTH SHOCKED TO FIND OUT ABOUT YOUR GRANDCHILD AND SON. NO WORDS CAN EVER SAY ENOUGH. YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. GOD BLESS YOU

Sue (Ishler) Ayers

October 4, 2006

Edie and Tom - my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need..just know that I'm thinking of you.

Dale & Sue Tice and Family

October 2, 2006

Tom & Edie

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Friends of the frosty hook

October 2, 2006

Dear Tom and Edie our deepest sympathy goes out to you.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mark & Barb Decker

October 2, 2006

Tom & Edie

We know that there is nothing we could say or do to take away the pain you are grieving. We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you.

Chuck & Marlene Norris

October 2, 2006

Dear Swank and Auman family,

You have our sincere sympathy. Our prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.

October 2, 2006

Even though we are strangers, know that my heart breaks for you. The devastating pain of losing a child is unbearable. If I could take upon myself some of your pain I would. Be strong, be brave, and hold onto each other through these dark days. It may not seem so now but one day you will be able to remember Dylan with a smile upon your face instead of a tear in your eye.
God Bless You!

Toni Auman

October 2, 2006

Edie & Tom, Harold & Stephanie, Virginia & Tom, Harold, Madison & Nathan ~ I'm at a loss for words to describe how my heart aches for all of you. Dylan was a sweet little Angel! Peace to all of you.

Robin Spicer

October 2, 2006

Tom and Family -
Please know that our thoughts are with you and your family at this time -
Ed & Robin Spicer

Rolf Fehrenbach

October 1, 2006

Dear Swank Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss of Dylan.
We pray that you may find peace and strength to go on each day.
With heartfelt condolences,
Your friends,
Rolf and Jessica Fehrenbach
Austin, Texas

Kelley Hardy

October 1, 2006

Edie and Tom,

My heartfelt sympathy to you during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength and may Dylan's memory be eternal!

Love and prayers,
Kelley Myers Hardy

Greg and Beth Tressler

October 1, 2006

Dear Tom and Edie
May God comfort you and guide you through each day. We will keep you in our prayers and I will always hear Dylan singing. Love to you both, Greg and Beth

Harry Dashem/ Julie Henry

October 1, 2006

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Heather Gibson & family

October 1, 2006

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Bonnie Treaster & Greg Lingle

October 1, 2006

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Heid Rote and family

October 1, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Helen Shope

October 1, 2006

Tom & Edie, Just to let you all know you are in our prayers everyday.The comfort God has given you will get you through each day.The Shopes, & Stoltzfus's

Kathy McKinney

October 1, 2006

Tom and Edie:
My heart goes out to you and your families. My it comfort you to know that God is with you.

Helena Yearick

October 1, 2006

Dear Swank Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to each and everyone of you. Ginny, you were always so kind to me and I am so sorry that you have to go through such heartache. If there is anything that I can ever do, please call. Love and prayers.

Helena

Bonnie Lou Coulter

October 1, 2006

Tommy&Edie,
I can't even begin to express my deepest thoughts of sympathy in the loss of your little man. My thoughts and prayers are with the both of you.

Bonnie Lou Coulter

October 1, 2006

Tommy&Edie,
I can't even begin to express my
feelings that the two of you must be
going through at this very difficult time in the loss of your little man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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