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John Swartz Obituary

SWARTZ John Joseph Swartz, age 56, born on October 11, 1950, in Mansfield, Ohio, died on Monday February 26, 2007, at home surrounded by his family. He retired from The Ohio State University as a Senior Medical Photographer after 30 years of service. John's passion was his black and white fine art photography. His photographs will always be enjoyed by many. He is preceded in death by his parents Jack, Waltrude and mother-in-law Marjorie Jewett. Survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Mary; daughters, Kathleen (Darin) Peterman and Natalie Swartz; father-in-law, John R. Jewett; grandchildren, Emily, Tate and Lexi; siblings, Patricia, Michael and Diana; brother-in-law, John H. (Carol) Jewett; nieces, Kerri Ann, Katy and Jennifer; and nephews, Terry and Brian. Friends may call FRIDAY, March 2nd, 2007, at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. 5th Avenue, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. on SATURDAY, March 3rd, 2007, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 280 N. Grant Avenue. Rev. Fr. Andre-Joseph LaCasse, O.P., Celebrant. PRIVATE FAMILY INURNMENT. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute in memory of John to the Children's Programs c/o James Development, 660 Ackerman Road, 6th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43218. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 28 to Mar. 1, 2007.

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Carolyn Dew

March 7, 2007

Mary & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of John's passing. May God give you the strength to get through this difficult time & your memories bring you comfort.
Carolyn & Steve

Mary Lykens

March 6, 2007

Dear Mary and family:

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. John was truly a very special man--I know how much you are going to miss him. May God be with you during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jeff, Mary, Kim and David Lykens

Saundra Mcalister

March 5, 2007

Mary, I'm sorry about the loss of your husband. I wanted to come to the funeral home, but did not find out until too late. If there is anything I can do let me know. You are a very special person and I appreciate you. Love Saundra, Wed. night group

Mr. & Mrs Walter McEnery & Family

March 2, 2007

We are saddened by the news of John's passing and send our love, prayers and deepest sympathy to all of your family. May you find strength and comfort in the all the special moments that you shared together as a family...may God hold you in the palm of his hand. Love, The McEnery Family

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