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1969
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2019
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Sherman Swank Obituary
Sherman S. Swank Jr., 49, of Scottdale, Upper Tyrone Township, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, March 16, 2019, in Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh, in the presence of his loving family.
Sherman was born March 25, 1969, in Mt. Pleasant, a son of the late Sherman S. Swank Sr. and Myrtle Calhoun Swank.
He was a graduate of Southmoreland High School, Class of 1988. He was a self-employed general contractor in the local area for many years.
Sherman loved being around family and fishing and pistol-shooting with his son, Bradley. He also enjoyed hiking and loved watching hockey with his wife, Tracie, and son, Bradley.
In addition to his parents, Sherman was predeceased by a brother, John Swank; and a sister, Debbie Virgillo.
Sherman is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Tracie R. Feick Swank, whom he married Dec. 3, 1999; his son, Bradley S. Swank of Scottdale; and three siblings.
Family and friends are cordially invited to celebrate Sherman's life from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, the hour of a memorial service, at the Owensdale United Methodist Church, Owensdale, with the Rev. Kim King officiating.
Services for Sherman have been entrusted to the Frank Kapr Funeral Home, Inc., 417 Pittsburgh St., Scottdale, www.kapr.com.
Anyone who desires to remember Sherman in a special way may direct memorials to Tracie Swank, 630 Everson St., Scottdale, PA 15683, to help defray funeral costs.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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April 7, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. May God's promise found in John 6:40, of the hope to see our loved ones again, comfort your heart and give you peace, strength and hope in the days ahead -JW
April 1, 2019
So sorry to hear of the loss of your love one. May your prayers bring the comfort you need in this difficult time. Be confident that God is moved with compassion and understands your grief.
May Psalm 121 also bring you comfort.
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